The RSPAWIR is investing in a range of Use Cases to test the application and impact of Advanced Wireless Technologies.
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Smart Abstraction
Partners: Cranfield University, Strine IDB, Harper Adams University & Kisters Aims: To address the challenge of water scarcity and promote better water management across local farms, via access to detailed information on water availability. What we Did: We deployed a network of wireless sensors across the Strine Internal Drainage Board (IDB)
Precision Irrigation
Partners: PDM Produce, Cranfield University, University of Cordoba Aims: To address the challenge of water scarcity and promote better water management with data that enables pinpoint accuracy when it comes to delivering irrigation and nutrients to crops. What we did: We deployed a series of wireless monitoring devices and sensors to monitor soil
Network as a Sensor
Partners: Vodafone and multiple local and national bodies Aims: To generate a new source of rainfall data in the region and a radical breakthrough in environmental monitoring to improve weather ‘nowcasting’, forecasting and flood response. What we did: Through using Vodafone’s network of masts in the region as a new source of rainfall data, this
Water Quality – Nutrient Monitoring
Partners: Shropshire Council, Southwest Sensor Ltd, River Clun Monitoring Group, Severn Rivers Trust, Shropshire Wildlife Trust & Environment Agency, Herefordshire Council & Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Aims: To generate real time water quality data in the using wireless technology. The project is seeking to demonstrate how remote monitoring can
Water Quality – Bacteria Monitoring
Partners: Environment Agency, Ludlow Town Council & Shropshire Council Aims: The River Teme at Ludlow and River Severn at Frankwell were designated as a bathing sites in May 2024, however, there was a need to improve general understanding of the river’s water quality for bathers using the site. What we did: We installed a Fluidion Alert 2 Sensor
Peatland Water Levels
Partners: Shropshire Wildlife Trust & Kisters Aims: To support Peat restoration and improve flood management in the River Perry catchment area through improved understanding of ground water levels. What plan to do: Deploy a series of wireless sensors along the river basin for groundwater monitoring, measuring atmospheric pressure and water levels.