Objective: To analyze data extracted from swimming pools and create a web application to track and manage the pool remotely, directing the system to add necessary chemicals to the water and alerting users of any issues.
Background: The population of people for this project are homeowners that have inground and above ground pools on their property. The system that will be developed will be usable for both saltwater and freshwater systems as it will be able to add chemicals and monitor the water in either conditions. At the moment, this project will be able to survive in any environment(barring extreme unexpected weather conditions) so it is suited from pools that undergo the harsh winter conditions in the east to the hot and humid weather of the south.
Methodology: We plan on using our own pools to test certain hardware and software although the beginning phases can be done in a simple pot with water (i.e., temperature, salinity, chlorine concentration etc...). Simple constructs of the sensor and distributor can then be applied to slightly larger bodies of water exposed to the elements outside(such as the pot or a bucket filled with water) to simulate the pool’s environment. The time period for this project should be from now to the end of the semester.
Expected results: The expected results of this project is to be able to remotely manage and control hardware to do the tasks stated in the objective. At bare minimum, we will be able to at least observe water conditions and enter them manually. Time and fund permitting, we will purchase the hardware necessary to implement the full functionality of the project
Costs: Depending on the capabilities of the system (how many metrics it monitors, how many adjustments it is capable of making), the cost of the system would probably be in the range of c$100-$200, and possibly a monthly subscription fee for network features.