1. Financial support is needed
Realization of a Transnational Pilot Network for the Real Time Monitoring of Surface Water Quality for Pollution Control and Prevention of Flood Risks in Danube River Basin
Financial support is needed
Osijek,

2. MAIN OBJECTIVE
A core group of researchers from Romania have undertaken research to develop special monitoring stations - buoyant and capable of immersion for the aquatic environment.
The station - designed to use the "live-online-dynamics monitoring” principle in order to supervise the quality indicators and the hydro-morphological components of the aquatic environment. The project aims to realize a pilot network for monitoring of aquatic environment, that will use 3SWQM stations installed according to the transnational topography agreed between the project partners, primarily to respond to flood and pollution risks in the Danube River Basin.
Prototype
New, improved design

3. MAIN OBJECTIVE
In case of environmental risk, for situations of accidental pollution, or in case of flooding risk, the station warns decision-makers in real time in order to mitigate the impact and the negative effects.

4. SHORT DESCRIPTION of the 3SWQM STATION
Overall dimensions: {L, B, H} = {1.00 x 0.75 x 0.50} m;
Weight: max. 59 kg;
Min. working depth: 1.00 m;
Water speed: min. 2 knots (1.028 m/s);
Photovoltaic panels: 10 W;
Hydrogenerators: 2x20 W;
Accumulator: 2x12 VDC, 24 Ah;
Antenna: telephone and data connection (GSM, GPRS);
Real-Time Controller: NI CRIO SYSTEM type, for acquisition, processing, validation and transmission of data "online";
Peristaltic Pump: 10 W, water tapping for station immersion;
Light signaling: LED beacon - multicolored flashing (optional);
Total installed power: 36 W;
Floating body: composite material resistant to mechanical shocks;
SWQM is equipped with a multiparameter probe, type YSI.

5. SHORT DESCRIPTION of the 3SWQM STATION
The monitoring process has three stages:
Continuous surveillance and registration of monitored parameters;
Evaluation of the real status of the investigated environment;
Prognosis of status changes and warning in case of pollution.

6. 3SWQM ADVANTAGES
The SWQM station is versatile, easy to handle and install in situ, autonomous and auto-adaptable to winter conditions.
By integrating multiparameter probes, the station allows real-time dynamic monitoring of the aquatic environment.
Transition from surface monitoring to level monitoring is easy, by commanded or board controller programmed immersion.
YSI600 multiparameter probes allow interchangeability for different configurations of sensors. Depending on fitted equipment, the station can be used both for surveillance monitoring and for the investigation one, for all categories of surface waters.

7. Thank you! CONTACT PERSONS:
Eng. Constantin VALCU
PhD.Eng. Edmond MAICAN