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The Fourth-Revolution in the Water Sector Encounters the Digital Revolution.
Manel Garrido-Baserba1,2, Lluís Corominas3,4, Ulises Cortés5,6
1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine, California 92697-2175, United States.
Environmental Science & Technology
|March 11, 2020
Summary
The water sector
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science and Engineering
- Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Urban Infrastructure Management
Background:
- The water sector is undergoing a transformation driven by the Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution.
- An increasing volume of data from various devices and enhanced computing power are reshaping industries, including water management.
- Integrating Big Data analytics and AI with urban water infrastructure presents a significant opportunity for sustainable operations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of Big Data and AI in revolutionizing the water sector.
- To identify the opportunities and challenges in applying these technologies to urban water infrastructure.
- To discuss the socio-economic and academic impacts of this technological integration.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current trends in Big Data and AI.
- Review of existing and future urban water infrastructure capabilities.
- Exploration of potential applications in operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
Main Results:
- Big Data and AI offer substantial opportunities for economic and environmental sustainability in urban water management.
- The integration of these technologies may lead to significant socio-economic shifts, including new job market demands and business models.
- Advancements in Big Data analytics will enable new research avenues and drive technological innovation within the water sector.
Conclusions:
- The convergence of Big Data, AI, and water infrastructure is crucial for future societal needs.
- Further research and development are essential to harness the full potential of these technologies for effective water management.
- Collaboration between technology and the water sector is key to navigating complexities and realizing benefits.
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