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Effects of Seawater Pollution on Wireless Signals: A Review

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Imadeldin Elsyaed Elmutasim, Izzeldin Ibrahim Mohamed, Khalid Hamid Bilal, Mohamed Hassan

Summary

This review examines how various forms of seawater pollution — including microplastics, chemical compounds, and oil spills — may interfere with wireless signal propagation in marine environments. The microplastic content is peripheral: the paper's primary focus is on signal attenuation and communication engineering challenges in polluted coastal waters rather than on the ecological or health impacts of microplastic contamination.

Study Type Environmental

Seawater pollution is a significant hazard to marine ecosystems and humans, requiring immediate attention and effective mitigation techniques. The present review paper investigates the complex link between seawater pollution and wireless signal transmission, examining the possible interplay, difficulties, and possibilities resulting from this interaction. The research investigated the numerous contaminants that affect maritime ecosystems, such as chemical compounds, microplastics, and oil spills, and analyzed their effects on wireless signal propagation. The impacts of signal interference produced by pollution exponentially grow and decrease wireless communication in terms of network performance in coastal locations, would be paramount to achieving accurate marine life. However, prospects for research and development in this field have been explored to underline the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to overcome complex issues. The review study's goal is to foster a deeper understanding of the relationship between seawater pollution and wireless signal propagation domains and provide valuable insights to researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders working to preserve and manage our marine ecosystems.

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