Vodafone to trial flood forecasting on River Severn

Vodafone to trial flood forecasting on River Severn

VODAFONE is set to improve rain forecasting by using its mobile network as an environmental sensor across the River Severn.

Vodafone and River Severn Partnership trial ‘network-as-a-sensor proposition’ to improve rain forecasting - Water Magazine

Vodafone is joining forces with River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) and Wireless DNA to use its mobile network to provide more accurate rain nowcasting. Nowcasting is the short-term forecast of rainfall, typically over a timeframe ranging from a few minutes to a few hours ahead. The trial is across the River Severn catchment area to provide long-term resilience for communities and the environment. Communities a…

Looks like rain: Vodafone and River Severn Partnership trial network-as-sensor nowcasting

One of England’s most flood-prone regions is partnering with the mobile giant for a more accurate picture of April showers.  The partnership sees Vodafone working with the River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region and Wireless DNA to provide improved short-term weather forecasts.  Known as ‘nowcasting’, the process involves providing accurate pictures of climate conditions minutes-to-hours ahead of events such as sudden downpo…

New rain forecasting technology trialled aiming to protect communities along River Severn catchment from flooding

Vodaphone is working in partnership with the River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) and Wireless DNA to use its mobile network to provide 'more accurate' nowcasting.

Vodafone Update on Harnessing UK Mobile Network to Measure Rain

Broadband ISP and mobile operator Vodafone has revealed more details about how they’re harnessing their UK mobile network to provide more accurate rain “nowcasting” (i.e. short-term forecast of rainfall – from a few minutes to a few hours ahead). This is supported by the River Severn Partnership’s Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) and Wireless DNA. The trial is being run across the River Severn catchment area, which has a long histor…

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