Pollution is a pressing threat to both the environment and human health. This project focuses on the development of innovative sensors and positioning technologies for underground monitoring and mapping. These advancements aim to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of pollution assessment while enabling real-time environmental monitoring.
This project aims to advance the state of the art in underground sensing and positioning systems. The primary objectives include:
Developing innovative sensors for detecting soil contaminants.
Designing reliable positioning techniques suitable for underground environments.
Enabling autonomous systems for real-time pollution mapping and monitoring.
Providing tools for policymakers to make informed decisions regarding environmental remediation.
The project’s outcomes are expected to contribute significantly to the fields of environmental monitoring, autonomous systems, and public health.
The project is structured into four work packages (WPs) designed to achieve progressive advancements:
WP1: Review of emerging applications and scientific requirements for underground monitoring.
WP2: Design and development of sensors and positioning technologies.
WP3: Integration and validation of the developed systems in both laboratory and field environments.
WP4: Dissemination of results through publications, conferences, and stakeholder engagement.
State-of-the-art techniques, including aerosol jet printing and advanced signal processing, are employed to meet the project’s objectives.