Result description
This outcome provides in-situ water quality analysers delivering measurements relevant for cultural heritage exposed to water and aquatic/marine/riverine environments. Continuous environmental data can feed the Risk quantification framework to reflect real stressors (rather than assumptions) and can be used in the DSS for alerts and current-condition displays. It complements the LIDAR analysis by capturing environmental stress (chemical/biological hazards) alongside high-resolution structural/condition monitoring. The technical direction includes in-situ sensing such as SWARM-style monitoring of pH, temperature, turbidity, ions and dissolved O₂, as well as laser-based spectroscopic sensing using mid-IR/QCL approaches to support near-real-time monitoring of chemical and biological hazards. By providing continuous stressor information, it helps interpret deterioration mechanisms and enables risk-aware responses for aquatic and water-adjacent heritage assets.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- Help in technical expertise
- Use of research Infrastructure
- Collaboration
We seek pilot sites and authorities managing water-exposed heritage (coastal, riverine, underwater) to validate continuous monitoring, thresholds and alert workflows. We also look for technical partners and research infrastructures to benchmark sensors (pH, temperature, turbidity, ions, O₂ and spectroscopic mid-IR/QCL approaches) against reference methods, and integrators to connect data streams into DSS/risk workflows.
- EU and Member State Policy-makers
- Research and Technology Organisations
- Academia/ Universities
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
In-situ aquatic monitoring capability developed in TRIQUETRA, measuring key water quality parameters (e.g., pH, temperature, turbidity, ions, dissolved O₂) and advancing spectroscopic sensing (mid-IR/QCL). Produces continuous data streams designed to feed risk quantification and enable alerts/current-condition displays in the DSS.
Yes — sensor packages and data-stream integration can be replicated across many sites, and deployed as devices, monitoring services, or part of a broader heritage risk monitoring stack.
It can be sustained through equipment supply and recurring monitoring services for authorities and site operators managing aquatic heritage. Models include: (a) hardware sales with maintenance/calibration plans, (b) monitoring-as-a-service with periodic reporting and alerting, (c) consumables/spares and lifecycle support, and (d) integration services to connect data streams to DSS/asset management platforms and to tailor thresholds to local conditions. Ongoing monitoring needs in sensitive aquatic settings and post-event assessments support recurring demand and long-term uptake.
