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Satellite technology using SAR sensors that detects underground water leaks with high accuracy from 650 km altitude. It can identify losses as small as 0.5 liters per minute up to three meters deep and within a 100-meter radius. It works day and night, in any weather, and can distinguish between drinking water, wastewater, or surface water. It enables rapid detection of hidden leaks, saving time, water, and money.
The technology works to detect water leaks from a long distance, it can quickly find hidden leaks underground that could take many months to discover, saving water and money. The technology works by using satellites orbiting the Earth at a distance of 650km. Using SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) technology, sensors on the satellite emit a pulse of energy and then detect what is reflected back. In this way, the sensors can “see” not only the surface of the Earth, but up to three metres below it. Leaks don’t need to be significant to be detected – just 0.5 litres per minute is enough for the sensors to detect them and locate them within a 100-metre radius. The technology can even tell whether it is detecting surface water, wastewater or drinking water. And these super sensors work day and night, regardless of the weather – luckily, clouds can’t confuse them.
Water use efficiency
Main theme:
Asian
Region:
200 - 400
Precipitation (mm):
Average
Application difficulty:
6, 11, 12 and 13
SDGs impacted:
Electrical
Energy used:
70 - 90
Efficiency (%):
Urban/Rural
Sector:
Reduce water waste
Expected environmental impact:
$5,000 - $10,000
Estimated value:
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