European Fundend Projects

ID:
projects-001

fiwar:
832876

Project_Acronym:
aqua3S

Project_Name:
Enhancing Standardisation strategies to integrate innovative technologies for Safety and Security in existing water networks

Funding Authority:
EU Horizon 2020

Call for proposals:
H2020-SU-DRS03-2018-2019-2020

Focus Area:
SU-DRS03-2018-2019-2020 - Pre-normative research and demonstration for disaster-resilient societies

Begin Date:
2019-09-01

End Date:
2022-12-31

Status:
Completed

Budget:
€ 6 881 508,75

Description:
aqua3S combines novel technologies in water safety and security, aiming to standardize existing sensor technologies complemented by state-of-the-art detection mechanisms. Hence, it proposes innovative solutions to water facilities and responsible authorities in order to detect and tackle water-related crises in a timely manner. On the one hand, sensor networks are deployed in water supply networks and sources, supported by complex sensors for enhanced detection; on the other hand, sensor measurements are supported by videos from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), satellite images and social media observations from citizens that report low-quality water in their area (e.g. by colorization); introducing this way a bottom-up approach which raises social awareness and, also, promotes interactive knowledge sharing. Semantic representation and data fusion provide intelligent DSS alerts and messages to the public through first responders’ mediums. The proposed technical solution is designed to offer a very effective detection system, taking into account the cost of the aqua3S platform and target at a very high return-on-investment ratio.

Resource:
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/832876/results

Inland water types:
Urban water'