1.
TITLE OF PROPOSED IDEA /INNOVATION:
“"Advanced Dam Monitoring and Control Systems for Enhanced
flood Management"”
2. USE OF EXISTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OR NOT:
This proposal builds upon existing Automatic gate technology, incorporating
advanced machine learning algorithms. While utilizing fundamental principles
of dam monitoring, our system will introduce novel approaches in data
processing, real-time analysis, and integration with dam management.
3. CONCEPT & OBJECTIVE:
The concept involves developing and implementing advanced Dam Monitoring
and Control Systems for Enhanced flood Management.
The primary objectives are:
• Enhances safety for nearby communities by providing early warnings.
• Allows remote monitoring by higher authorities.
• Maintains water levels up to FSL even after floods.
• Mitigates flood damage to the dam.
• Enables downstream dams to take preventive measures based on alerts.
• Reduces costs associated with manual inspections and emergency
response.
4. SPECIFY THE POTENTIAL AREAS OF APPLICATION IN
INDUSTRY/MARKET:
The proposed system can have various applications across different
domains. Here are some potential areas of application:
1. Remote monitoring: Allows remote monitoring by higher authorities.
2.Downstream dams: Enables downstream dams to take preventive
measures based on alerts.
3. Public Safety: Enhances safety for nearby communities by providing
early warnings.
5. BRIEFLY PROVIDE THE MARKET DATA FOR THE POTENTIAL
IDEA/INNOVATION:
In our country, most of the people revenue is generated from
agriculture sector for that it requires huge amount water for irrigating the
crop lands and also require for our daily usages. In India 7216 dams are in
utilization for above purposes. So many dams are constructed before 50
years. These dams are wealth for our country. Henceforth, the monitoring
of dams are most important. Further, the increase of life span of the dams
must provide the monitoring systems to our dams.
In the recent years, the flood occurred in Chittor district, Andhra
Pradesh has caused to washed away of the dam due to the lack of
monitoring of Dam safety/health. In this view our project has great
importance to implement it.
6. NAME AND ADDRESS OF MENTORS:
Dr. Suresh Modalavalasa- 5951 5748 4402
7. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION OF MENTORS: MTech., Ph.D.
8. CONTACT DETAILS OF MENTOR:
9032405807
9. CURRENT DEVELOPMENT STATUS OF INNOVATION:
The current status of the proposed platform is at 25% built.
10. EXPECTED TIME OF COMPLETION OF IDEA: 12 months
11. TEAM MEMBERS AADHAR AND NAME (as per Aadhar):
6055 9334 6746 – Baratam Raviteja
4222 4015 1158 - Baratam Sai manikanta
12. IDEA THEME: Disaster management
13. IDEA SECTOR: IOT AND PUBLIC SAFETY
14. FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS:
PARTICULAR / ITEM TOTAL IDEA PROJECT COST
Technology related Expenditure 8,00,000
towards machine usage charges
etc., Electricity charges,
Procurement of raw material,
testing/Calibration charges, other
charges essential for development
of Idea
Charges for mentor/handholding 3,00,000
supporting team
Travelling Expenses or any other 2,00,000
item not covered as above may be
allowed as per need for
development of the idea
TOTAL AMOUNT 13,00,000
15. SUMMARY OF THIS IDEA:
• Idea approach:
1. Select one dam gate and divide it into upper and lower parts.
2. Install a sensor at the gate’s nearest abutment to monitor water levels
and send data to the app.
3. The application analyzes the data and reports to higher authorities, if
needed.
4. Authorities notify downstream stakeholders and local authorities based
on the report.
5. In emergencies, authorities can remotely operate the upper gate
through the application.
Technology approach:
• The application serves as a mediator between the dam and higher
authorities.
Application Features:
• A graph displaying water level vs. time with three stages:
Stage 1: Up to Full Supply Level (FSL).
Stage 2: Up to constant depth.
Stage 3: Above constant depth.
• Another graph showing water quantity vs. time.
• During alerts, a pop-up notifies higher authorities to decide whether to lift
the upper gate or not
Benefits:
1. Enhances safety for nearby communities by providing early warnings.
2. Allows remote monitoring by higher authorities.
3. Maintains water levels up to FSL even after floods.
4. Mitigates flood damage to the dam.
5. Enables downstream dams to take preventive measures based on alerts.
6. Reduces costs associated with manual inspections and emergency
response.
Future Scope:
1. Real-time analysis integration
2. Mobile application development
3. Collaboration dam authorities
4. Implementing encryption protocols and data privacy
Challenges and Mitigations:
1. Cybersecurity Threats: Apply strong security measures and restrict
access to prevent unauthorized access and cyber-attacks.
2. Communication Issues: Use multiple data transmission methods and
monitor performance to prevent delays or failures.
3. System integration: Ensure technology compatibility and adopt a phased
implementation approach to integrate with existing systems smoothly.
4. Technical Failures: Implement backup systems and conduct regular
maintenance to address potential malfunctions.
IS IT A NEW CONCEPT:
Yes, the concept of proposed system is relatively new and innovative
concept. our approach introduces innovative elements such as advanced AI
algorithms for improved accuracy, real-time processing capabilities, and
ethical safeguards, making it a significant advancement in Dam monitoring.
16. PRIOR ART ON THE CONCEPT IF ANY:
17. MAIN PROBLEM BEING ADDRESSED IN THE PROJECT:
1. Cyber security threats.
2. Difficulty in identifying individuals in challenging conditions.
3. Privacy concerns and potential bias in Dam monitoring systems.
18. BACKGROUND FOR GETTING THIS IDEA:
The idea emerged from observing the limitations of current dam Monitoring
systems used in present days. Despite technological advancements, issues
like false positives, processing delays, and privacy concerns continue to
hinder the effectiveness of these systems. Our team recognized the need
for a more accurate, efficient, and ethically sound solution.
WHO IS IT FOR:
This system is primarily designed for Dam Authorities, including local police
departments, and Downstream stakeholders. It may also be adapted for use
in high-security private sectors.
WHAT WILL IT DO:
1. Enhances safety for nearby communities by providing early warnings.
2. Provide real-time alerts for identified persons of interest.
3. Mitigates flood damage to the dam
4. Enables downstream dams to take preventive measures based on alerts.
19. ANY UNIQUE FEATURES? EXPLAIN? HOW SIMPLE OR
COMPLEX WILL THE IDEA’S EXECUTION OR IMPLEMENT BE?
• Cybersecurity Threats: Apply strong security measures and restrict
access to prevent unauthorized access and cyber-attacks.
• Communication Issues: Use multiple data transmission methods and
monitor performance to prevent delays or failures.
The execution will be complex, requiring expertise in IOT, data management,
cybersecurity. However, the user interface will be designed for simplicity,
allowing officers to operate the system with minimal training.
20. HOW MUCH INVESTMENT WOULD YOU NEED FOR
PROTOTYPING THIS IDEA:
The investment required for prototyping the idea of a proposed system
would depend on various factors such as the level of complexity, research
and development costs, and manufacturing expenses. A rough estimate
would suggest that it could be 15 LAKHS considering the need for
specialized materials, technology development, testing, and production of the
prototype.
21. HOW DO YOU NEED TO PROTECT YOUR IDEA:
1. Patent the core IOT algorithms and system architecture.
2. Implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect the system and its
data.
3. Establish strict access controls and usage policies within the Dams.
4. Develop and enforce clear ethical guidelines for system usage.
5. Regularly audit system usage to prevent misuse.
22. HOW THIS PROJECT MADE AND USED:
The project will be developed through a collaborative effort between Civil
Engineers, researchers, software engineers, and Dam Authorities. It will
involve:
1. Development of web application using large, diverse datasets.
2. Creation of a secure, scalable infrastructure for data storage and
processing.
3. Design of user-friendly interfaces for Dam Authorities.
4. Rigorous testing in controlled environments and pilot programs in select
Dam Authorities.
5. Comprehensive training programs for end-users.
6. Ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and improvement based on real-world
performance and feedback.
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