Rain Sense
Sensors and Citizens preparing Amsterdam for Future Weather
On the 28th of July 2014, a cloud burst in Amsterdam again showed that heavy rainfall in the city causes floods and water damage. Proving reliable information about local rainfall intensities and locations where problems might be encountered, is crucial to minimize damage.
In the research project RainSense, we develop a “living weather sensing lab” in Amsterdam where sensors and civilians collect current and detailed information about rainfall and water damage, In the lab, innovative sensing techniques such as using mobile phone mast to predict rain fall and mobile sensing umbrellas, are being tested. Furthermore, smart city experiments are going on to test social sensing techniques where weather and water information is being collected with smartphone apps.
Project partners
Delft University of Technology, WUR, IBM, Cisco, Waternet, Deltares, KPN
Future: Achmea
Funded by
AMS, Delft University of Technology (EWI & CiTG), WUR, and sponsors Waternet, IBM, KPN, Cisco, Deltares
Project coordinator
Marie-claire ten Veldhuis, Wouter Koole
Period
2014-2015