GIS

Validation of Satellite Soil Moisture Retrieving Algorithms

xpertnest2020-05-13T11:47:13+00:00

Challenges

A client in the agricultural sector needed to know whether satellite-retrieved soil moisture data was reliable.The satellite-based soil moisture data was needed to monitor droughts.The soil moisture estimation algorithm needed to be scalable.

Xpertnest’s Solutions

Retrieved soil moisture data.Took measurements using a Theta Probe instrument in India and COSMOS data in UK.Compared...

Flood Drainage Study Over a Sub Basin

xpertnest2020-05-13T11:31:21+00:00

Challenges

Xpertnest was asked to conduct hydrology studies to understand the flood risk and site drainage requirements at project sites.The client needed to be able to identify internal drainage areas and suitable locations to build rainwater harvesting structures.

Value Delivered

Estimated flood risks on project sites, considering rainfall for 10, 25, 50 and...

Water Pipeline Network Leak Analysis

xpertnest2020-05-13T07:14:33+00:00

Challenges

A water utility wanted to identify undermanaged networks, understand behaviour in extreme conditions, and minimize water transmission losses.The utility was hoping to save money by reducing infrastructure.Any changes needed to stop the introduction of pathogens and contaminants from the surrounding network.

Xpertnest’s Solutions

Xpertnest developed a model to calibrate for field conditions...