• 2025-04-25
• F.M. Adeagbo, H.O. Lasisi, F.B. Adrinkola, M.O. Asafa, O. Olukayode, O. Oladepo, T.T. Awofolaju, A.A. Olawuyi
• Volume 1, Issue 1

Abstract

Underwater communication systems (UWCS) are crucial for various applications ranging from oceanography, marine life habitat monitoring, offshore engineering and underwater communication which has gained its relevance in the last few decades. However, water parameters variation such as temperatures, salinity, pH, turbidity, Total Dissolve Solid (TDS) and humidity can significantly affect the performance of these UWCS. This study examines the impact of these parameters on underwater communication focusing on Latency, signal loss during transmission, throughput, attenuation, and fading. Water samples were collected form Niger River, Asejire Dam, Ede Dam, Osun River, and Eti-Osa River. The collected samples were analyzed in the research Laboratory using different instrument such as the thermometer, pH meter/refractometer, turbidity meter/nephelometer etc. The result shows that all parameters from sample collected during the dry season were low compared to parameters from water sample collected during the raining season except the temperature. From the figures and deduction made its shows that temperature is directly proportional to signal propagation while other parameters like turbidity, salinity, pH, TDS and humidity are indirectly proportional to signal propagation. From the findings it shows that variability in water conditions, including temperature, salinity, and pressure, significantly affects signal attenuation and distortion in underwater communication systems.

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