Wireless Sensor Networks for Detection of Damage in Water Supply System

本研究的目的是为城市供水系统开发一种基于传感器的实时监控技术。快速发现自然和人为灾害造成的损害，能够有效地作出应急反应，最大限度地减少人员伤亡、财产损失和社会混乱。将使用服务于加利福尼亚州威斯敏斯特市（CW）的网络作为测试平台，开发一种识别管道损坏的方法，并进行现场验证测试。该监控系统主要由加州大学欧文分校（UCI）开发的先进节能无线传感器网络组成。将执行以下任务：(1)开发一种低成本、节能的传感器网络，适用于供水管道应用；(2)利用CW供水网络的定期维护事件，如阀门开启/关闭和水排放（模拟管道损坏），对该网络进行现场测试。该项目的成功将得益于在生命线地震工程方面经验丰富的PI Shinozuka先生和联合PI P. Chou先生在先进节能无线网络（包括DuraNodes和Eco MEMS传感器）方面的开发专业知识的协同跨学科努力。与CW的合作将在现实世界中验证所提出的方法方面发挥重要作用。

0826639Masanobu ShinozukaUniversity of California, IrvineThe purpose of this research is to develop a sensor-based real-time monitoring technology for urban water supply systems. Rapid detection of damage caused by natural and manmade hazards enables an effective emergency response minimizing human casualties, property losses, and societal disruption. Using the network serving the City of Westminster (CW), California as a testbed, a method for identification of pipe damage will be developed and field tests for verification will be carried out. The monitoring system consists primarily of advanced power-efficient wireless sensor networks developed at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). The following tasks will be performed; (1) develop a low-cost and power-efficient sensor network suited for water pipeline applications, and (2) field-test the network at the CW water network by taking advantage of their scheduled maintenance events such as valve opening/closure and water discharge (as simulated pipe damage). Success of this project will be derived from synergistic interdisciplinary effort by PI, M. Shinozuka, experienced in lifeline earthquake engineering and Co-PI, P. Chou bringing his developmental expertise on advanced power-efficient wireless network including DuraNodes and Eco MEMS sensors. The partnership with CW will play an important role in validating the proposed method in real world.