Fujitsu develops technology for low-cost detection of potential sewer system overflows
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 09:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Fujitsu Laboratories today announced that it has developed technology that uses ICT for low-cost detection of early signs of sewer system overflows in order to mitigate damage in cities stemming from torrential downpours. To equip manholes with sensors that can measure water levels in order to accurately detect early signs of overflows, it is necessary to deploy sensors throughout the sewer line infrastructure. However, because of the need for dedicated circuits and power sources as well as sensors with wireless connections, batteries may need to be replaced, making the operating costs for each sensor expensive, and making it difficult to deploy sensors across a wide area.