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Flood Defence and Remote Asset monitoring using GPRS cameras
Flood Defence and Remote Asset monitoring using GPRS cameras A cost effective solution for isolated locations Matt Dibbs WWEM 06-11-2014 Overview • Setting the scene • Limitations of existing solutions • GPRS camera systems • Use of GPRS cameras from remote locations • Summary Setting the scene • Remote infrastructure is difficult to effectively monitor cost efficiently • Increased flood and extreme weather events • Lower staffing levels and budgets • Increased public visibility • Existing solutions do not offer the complete answer Limitations of existing solutions Telemetry- Water level and flow • Reactive • Expensive • Susceptible to damage Limitations of existing solutions CCTV • Expensive to install and maintain • Power requirements • Connectivity • Integration Limitations of existing solutions Scheduled visits • Infrequent • High cost • Carbon cost • Person intensive GPRS Camera solutions Technology overview • Cost effective • Low Power • Robust • High quality images • Pictures on demand • Simple to integrate • Fast deployment Use of GPRS cameras in remote locations Medmerry Salt Marsh • Remote • Four storm grilles • No power • Exposed Use of GPRS cameras in remote locations Medmerry Salt Marsh • Web hosted • Automatic images • Solar power added Use of GPRS cameras in remote locations Angmering Community Cam • Joint project between Parish Council and EA • Images on public website • Quick deployment Use of GPRS cameras in remote locations Trash Screen in flood Use of GPRS cameras in remote locations Trash Screen Blocked post flood Use of GPRS cameras in remote locations Trash Screen fast clearance Use of GPRS cameras in remote locations Sometimes caught in the act Use of GPRS cameras in remote locations Trash screen – quick view Use of GPRS cameras in remote locations In use by multiple Organisations in many roles Summary GPRS camera technology now makes cost effective, robust images a reality from remote sites • Quick to deploy • Simple to use • Easy to integrate • Support existing telemetry • Increases effective manpower • Reduces carbon footprint
