A standalone low-cost mobile prototype with accurate localization capabilities and communicating environmental measurements in real-time can definitely expand the current picture of urban data characterized by limited spatio-temporal resolution. Sensor data enrichment with kinematics, high-frequency and robust positioning data plays a crucial role in IoT devices for mobile microclimatic monitoring application. Indeed, spatially enriched real time kinematic sensors lead directly to fast, reliable and accurate information over-time. This, in turn, allows to create added-value services (smart cities, transportation, e-health, smart home, social, etc.) for life quality improvement of urban communities. The design, prototyping and experimental activities have got funded the DPS4ESLAB project.
Agriculture case study: Drones for agriculture in East AfricaHarahagazwe
Synthesis on the agricultural UAV-based remote sensing systems conducted by the International Potato Center (CIP) in close collaboration with University of Nairobi and University of Missouri, and through a community of practice.
A standalone low-cost mobile prototype with accurate localization capabilities and communicating environmental measurements in real-time can definitely expand the current picture of urban data characterized by limited spatio-temporal resolution. Sensor data enrichment with kinematics, high-frequency and robust positioning data plays a crucial role in IoT devices for mobile microclimatic monitoring application. Indeed, spatially enriched real time kinematic sensors lead directly to fast, reliable and accurate information over-time. This, in turn, allows to create added-value services (smart cities, transportation, e-health, smart home, social, etc.) for life quality improvement of urban communities. The design, prototyping and experimental activities have got funded the DPS4ESLAB project.
Agriculture case study: Drones for agriculture in East AfricaHarahagazwe
Synthesis on the agricultural UAV-based remote sensing systems conducted by the International Potato Center (CIP) in close collaboration with University of Nairobi and University of Missouri, and through a community of practice.
The European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency (GSA) will award a special prize at ERL Emergency 2019 focusing on robots that make use of solutions based on Galileo and EGNOS.
For air robots, this challenge will involve two types of tasks: horizontal accuracy in landings at a specific geographic coordinate; and vertical accuracy while hovering at a specific geographic coordinate. For land robots, there will be only one type of task - horizontal accuracy during waypoint-based navigation.
Visual markers will be used to support the assessment of both types of task. To be eligible for the award, a team must have executed valid trials of the tasks. The team deemed to have achieved the best results will be declared the winner. For information on Galileo capable receivers and navigation kits for robotic systems visit https://www.usegalileo.eu/EN/
Although GPS developments started in 1967, it’s only in the early 70’s that NASA launched its first Earth Observation satellite. Contemporary technologies like satellite navigation and remote sensing are key in our daily life. Still, we ain’t seen nothing yet. Explore the potential of these technologies in your future products or services, and find a way to get things done.
How is technological development is changing the face of mining in Africa?Isabelle Ramdoo
This presentation highlights new technological trends unfolding in the mining sector, and the likely impacts in Africa. In particular, it highlights the main types of technologies relevant to mining and the likely implications for local content policies and employment.
THE GOAL of research topic to explore the MUD LOGGING as bellow:
Primary objective is delineating hydrocarbon (shows & gas), necessary service also that to introduce high qualitatively and quantitatively obtains data from drilling as reference guide, and makes observations of drilled rocks, drilling fluids and drilling parameters in order to formulate and display concepts of the optional, the mud logging unit is the information data base on the rig site to serve both exploration and drilling program.
THE GOAL of topic research of MUD LOGGING as bellow:
Primary objective is delineating hydrocarbon (shows & gas), necessary service also that to introduce high qualitatively and quantitatively obtains data from drilling as reference guide, and makes observations of drilled rocks, drilling fluids and drilling parameters in order to formulate and display concepts of the optional, the mud logging unit is the information data base on the rig site to serve both exploration and drilling program.
Zanzibar Road Fund Board - Machine Learning for Road Condition DetectionMark Iliffe
Presentation on how to use machine learning to inform on road inventory identification, delivered to the Zanzibar Road Fund Board on 20th October. Delivered as part of a collaboration between the N/LAB at the University of Nottingham and UK Department for International Development.
The European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency (GSA) will award a special prize at ERL Emergency 2019 focusing on robots that make use of solutions based on Galileo and EGNOS.
For air robots, this challenge will involve two types of tasks: horizontal accuracy in landings at a specific geographic coordinate; and vertical accuracy while hovering at a specific geographic coordinate. For land robots, there will be only one type of task - horizontal accuracy during waypoint-based navigation.
Visual markers will be used to support the assessment of both types of task. To be eligible for the award, a team must have executed valid trials of the tasks. The team deemed to have achieved the best results will be declared the winner. For information on Galileo capable receivers and navigation kits for robotic systems visit https://www.usegalileo.eu/EN/
Although GPS developments started in 1967, it’s only in the early 70’s that NASA launched its first Earth Observation satellite. Contemporary technologies like satellite navigation and remote sensing are key in our daily life. Still, we ain’t seen nothing yet. Explore the potential of these technologies in your future products or services, and find a way to get things done.
How is technological development is changing the face of mining in Africa?Isabelle Ramdoo
This presentation highlights new technological trends unfolding in the mining sector, and the likely impacts in Africa. In particular, it highlights the main types of technologies relevant to mining and the likely implications for local content policies and employment.
THE GOAL of research topic to explore the MUD LOGGING as bellow:
Primary objective is delineating hydrocarbon (shows & gas), necessary service also that to introduce high qualitatively and quantitatively obtains data from drilling as reference guide, and makes observations of drilled rocks, drilling fluids and drilling parameters in order to formulate and display concepts of the optional, the mud logging unit is the information data base on the rig site to serve both exploration and drilling program.
THE GOAL of topic research of MUD LOGGING as bellow:
Primary objective is delineating hydrocarbon (shows & gas), necessary service also that to introduce high qualitatively and quantitatively obtains data from drilling as reference guide, and makes observations of drilled rocks, drilling fluids and drilling parameters in order to formulate and display concepts of the optional, the mud logging unit is the information data base on the rig site to serve both exploration and drilling program.
Zanzibar Road Fund Board - Machine Learning for Road Condition DetectionMark Iliffe
Presentation on how to use machine learning to inform on road inventory identification, delivered to the Zanzibar Road Fund Board on 20th October. Delivered as part of a collaboration between the N/LAB at the University of Nottingham and UK Department for International Development.
AURA: Aerial Unpaved Roads Assessment System Demonstration - October 20, 2015
Pipeline Mapping in Egypt
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3. Egypt - General Facts (1) Climate - desert Religion – 94% Moslem, 6% others Data and map taken from the CIA World Facts WEB page Government Type - Republic Natural resources - Oil,gas.. Language – Arabic
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15. Picture from http://www.battelle.org/pipetechnology/MFL/Links/tutorial2.html?
16. Picture from http://www.bakerhughes.com/bakerhughes/pipeline_management/pmg_tools_mfl.htm
30. GASCO summary ‘ To use the latest global technologies in the construction, management and maintenance of gas grid pipelines, utilities and facilities in both economical and safe means’ So why did GASCO use this technology? There is always a risk in using new technologies.
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32. Reflections (1) + survey 140km in a day - requires a first order control network based on WGS84 The Inspection Pig has strengths and weaknesses - + integrates defects and assets with position - does not give depth below the ground - does not survey assets away from the pipe + ideal for unmapped pipes in difficult terrain
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35. and finally… Working overseas can be fun Do take the risk It’s the quality and range of experience that’s important, not just the money
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Position of the control and maglogger Estimates of the various errors made
Picture of magnet on pipe
Picture of magnet on pipe
Later to be found up to 5KM out
Good points – There is a risk in new technolgies
Data analysis – what do we look for – irregular patterns, gaps, a figure looks wrong..
Visited many areas in the Delta and Red Sea, Space Imaging in Athens, made many Egyptian friends