Result description
SPACE-O delivers an operational service line powered by hydrological modelling in upstream catchments and 3D hydrodynamic and ecological modelling in reservoirs, which generates short-term forecasts (up to 10 days) of hydrological quantities (river discharges, water temperatures, sediment loads, etc.) and critical water quality parameters (algae, nutrients, dissolved oxygen, etc). Satellite imagery from Landsat-8 and Sentinel-2 is used to observe key water quality parameters (e.g. chlorophyll-a, turbidity, water temperature), as well as to improve the predictive skill of ecological modelling through Data Assimilation techniques.
A powerful Decision Support System interprets forecasted variables into a comprehensive set of Early Warning indicators, aiming to increase preparedness level of water managers against short term changes of water quality and quantity with high potential impact in downstream operations. Furthermore a series of machine learning tools are used to assess various Water Treatment operating scenarios against predicted variations in raw water quality characteristics, aiming to indicate cost saving opportunities in terms of chemicals and energy consumption.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- Grants and Subsidies
- Expanding to more markets /finding new customers
- Venture Capital
- Public or private funding institutions
- Other Actors who can help us fulfil our market potential
- Private Investors
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
SPACE-O services have been operationally deployed and validated by real end-users in Mulargia reservoir and Simbirizzi WTP in Sardinia (IT) as well as in Aposelemis reservoir and WTP in Crete (GR). SPACE-O platform supports service transferability in new areas of interest and allows for easy integration with external data sources (e.g. local weather forecasts) or existing calibrated models.
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE
