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LEAKS CAN BE DETECTED FROM SPACE
regardless of pipe material or diameter
Water Matrix is our Canadian Based North American Partner
Utilis developed and patented a new method for detectingleaks in urban distribution and transmission water networks.This innovative technology is based on the analysis of spectral images captured by a satellite mounted sensor that has been adapted from academic projects that searched for water on other planets. Utilis’ satellite based methodology combined with current acoustic tools approach, dramatically increases leak detection e�ciency.
KEY BENEFITS:
No preparations required
The entire system surveyed few times a year rather than once every 2-3 years
Increase e�ciency of field labor
Routing to leaks through geographic clusters
Priority leaks can be targeted quickly, reducing potential damage and claims
How we do it?
Web-based appand intuitive UI
Leaks are displayed in user friendly GIS reports
with street locations.
Algorithmic Analysis
Analysis to track the spectral “signature” of drinking water on
the ground.
Radiometric Corrections
Filtering bounces from buildings and other manmade objects,
vegetation, hydrologic objects, and more.
Spectral SatelliteImage Acquisition
Raw satellite spectral images of the area
are acquired.
Water Matrix, 555 Hanlan Rd #1 Woodbridge, ON L4L 4R8, Canada • Tel: 905-850-8080 EX: 241 • Email: [email protected] w w . w a t e r m a t r i x . c o m
LEAKS CAN BE DETECTED FROM SPACE
Innovation is one of the key values in HERA Group, it is constantly looking to become more e�cient in an e�ort and to deliver the best service possible to our customers. With this goal in mind, we run a pilot with Utilis in the city of Ferrara, the results have been good and we’ve decided to engage in a multi-annual service contract with Utilis for leak detection using satellite based technology.
Emidio Castelli, Head of Water Networks, Gruppo HERA.
1Image acquisition
and analysis
2Leakage report and delivery of findings
3On ground findings
confirmation
SHP file
Web app.
Leak sheets
By customer or contractor
crews
4Mark spot to
excavate for repair
How we implement
BRIEF CASE STUDY
HERA Group:
HERA (Holding Energia Risorse Ambiente, Energy Resource Environment Holdings) is a multi-utility company based in Bologna, Italy.
HERA Group is one of the largest Italian operators in integrated water service management. With a total network of over 53 thousand km and approximately 1,400 production plants, such as wells, treatment plants and purification plants, 3.6 million citizens receive catchment, treatment, distribution, sewage and purification services.
Before engaging in a service contract with Utilis, HERA Group conducted a trial in the city of Ferrara. Utilis acquired and processes satellite images, then subsequently delivered the findings. HERA Group leak detections teams then verified the findings on ground.
BRIEF CASE STUDY
HERA Group:
HERA (Holding Energia Risorse Ambiente, Energy Resource Environment Holdings) is a multi-utility company based in Bologna, Italy.
HERA Group is one of the largest Italian operators in integrated water service management. With a total network of over 53 thousand km and approximately 1,400 production plants, such as wells, treatment plants and purification plants, 3.6 million citizens receive catchment, treatment, distribution, sewage and purification services.
Before engaging in a service contract with Utilis, HERA Group conducted a trial in the city of Ferrara. Utilis acquired and processes satellite images, then subsequently delivered the findings. HERA Group leak detections teams then verified the findings on ground.
Water Matrix, 555 Hanlan Rd #1 Woodbridge, ON L4L 4R8, Canada • Tel: 905-850-8080 EX: 241 • Email: [email protected] w w . w a t e r m a t r i x . c o m