Methods for monitoring the formation and transport of a fracturing fluid using opticoanalytical devices

A method comprising:

• providing at least one fracturing fluid component;
• combining the at least one fracturing fluid component with a base fluid to form a fracturing fluid;
• monitoring a characteristic of the fracturing fluid using a first opticoanalytical device that is in optical communication with a flow pathway for transporting the fracturing fluid;
• transporting the fracturing fluid to a pump;
• introducing the fracturing fluid into a subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to create or enhance at least one fracture therein;
• and
• monitoring a characteristic of the fracturing fluid using a second opticoanalytical device that is in optical communication with the flow pathway for transporting the at least one fracturing fluid;
• wherein the second opticoanalytical device is located at the pump.