Flood Detection System Employs UAVs Sensing Technology
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- Innovators at KAUST have developed a system of deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to drop disposable microsensors to track the evolution of a flood in both urban and remote environments.
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Innovators at KAUST have developed a system of deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to drop disposable microsensors to track the evolution of a flood in both urban and remote environments. The floating microsensors are implemented as low-cost, system-on-package (SoP) platforms. Once dropped, they remain at fixed positions until they are dragged away by flood waters. The UAVs map the location of the transmitter-equipped microsensors, and a centralized ground station uses these location maps in conjunction with flood models to accurately report floods and forecast future flooding events. This flood detection system is part of an integrated Smart City platform designed to improve public safety and municipal service efficiency.
This technology is part of KAUST’s technologycommercialization program that seeks to stimulate development and commercialuse of KAUST-developed technologies. Opportunities exist for joint development,patent licensing, or other mutually beneficial relationships.
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