PROJECT BACKGROUND
• Existing Technology Expensive
• Potential to Implement
• Early Warning System
• Mobile Analytical Systems
• Networks to provide better data to Met
• Enhanced Modelling
OBJECTIVE
Assess if the Kingspan Sensor Watchman Anywhere Pro is
suitable for Repurposing as a River Level Monitor
• Is the Kingspan Sensor adequately responsive?
• How will the data compare to existing in-situ technology?
• Are the thresholds & Alerts effective?
• How would a network of Sensors perform?
• What modifications would be needed to be made?
QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED TO
ACHIEVE OBJECTIVE
1. Is the Kingspan Sensor adequately responsive?
YES +/- 2%
2. How will the data compare to existing in-situ technology?
Favourable (with limitations)
3. Are the thresholds & Alerts effective?
YES
4. How would a network of Sensors perform?
More powerful data – WIP
5. What modifications would need to be made?
Sampling period / Solar Protection / Vandalism / Fouling
CONCLUSIONS TO DATE
What is unique about Kingspan Sensor offering.
• Proven technology already deployed in over 24 Countries
• Cost per installation is multiples lower than any exiting provider
• Networks of units can give more accurate hydrometric data
• Can be integrated with existing flood forecast systems
• Cloud host is developed, scalable and easy for use in
communication of dangerous levels to populations(via APP or Text messaging)
SUMMARY
DCU team
Prof. Fiona Regan
Dr. Dian Zhang, Brendan Heery, Maria O’Neill,
Dr. Brian Corcoran
Dublin City Council (site access, data access)
Alan Vickers
Jamie Cudden
Gerard O'Connell
Liam O'Dwyer, DLRCC
Gabrielle McGee, SDCC
ESB (Caoimhe Fitspatrick)
Met eireann (Downloaded)
Enterprise Ireland for funding
Acknowledgements