In January 2008 connectivity between the Research and Education Communities in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa was established with a 1 Gbps between the UbuntuNet Alliance and GÉANT.
Started in 2008, the goal of this project is to develop a wireless sensor -based system network for monitoring the quality of potable water. Besides the design, implementation and field testing of the technical solution, the project also explores possible business models for installation and maintenance of equipment.
Main objective: The aim is to develop a wireless sensor -based network system for monitoring the quality of potable water. The basic parameters that are monitored include turbidty, acidity and redox potential. Since the measurements are mostly made at off-grid locations and the sensors are power consuming, one of the main challenges is power management. Another challenge is the communication between the sensor network and the water management center. Besides the design, implementation and field-testing of the technical solution, the project also explores possible business models for installation and maintenance of equipment.
Main activities: The main activities include technical design, implementation and field testing and exploration of business models. The program contains research, development and education activities.
Target/Beneficiary community
Faculty members, 3 PhD students and 10 MSc students are involved on the development and field test activities
Technology used, standards and services employed
The tecnologies used in this project are Wireless sensor nodes, sensors and electronics. Potentially, the results can provide the basis for a product and a business to install and maintain networks based on the product
Research activities carried and out and scientific data generated
Principal outcomes and documentation (plus link to case studies)
Other potential application areas/ actual spillovers
