Supporting the development of the digital twin of the inland waters for a unified digital twin of ocean and waters

IDEATION at a glance

IDEATION is an EU-funded project focused on preparing the development of the Digital Twin of the inland waters (rivers, lakes, reservoirs, wetlands, snow, and ice) addressing activities to be developed and to make it integrated and interoperable with the European Digital Twin Ocean (DTO) for a unified digital twin of ocean and waters (addressing the hydrosphere as a whole). The project’s success depends on the collaboration of an experienced consortium of 11 European partners.

The Digital Twin Ocean (DTO) is a consistent, high-resolution, multi-dimensional and near real-time virtual representation of the ocean, combining ocean observations, artificial intelligence, advanced modeling operating on high-performance computers and accessible to all.

IDEATION aims to integrate inland water data with the DTO, making it interoperable and creating a comprehensive digital model of the entire hydrosphere. This unified approach will enhance our understanding and management of water resources, addressing the hydrosphere as a whole.

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Duration:

24 months

Budget:

€ 1 964 515

Consortium:

11 partners

Why IDEATION?

Climate Change Impact

Climate Change Impact

IDEATION helps mitigate the effects of climate change by creating a digital model of inland waters, which provides valuable insights into shifts in precipitation patterns, temperature changes, and water availability.

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

IDEATION supports regions in meeting strict regulations on water quality and usage by offering accurate, real-time data and comprehensive analysis.

Environmental Conservation

Environmental Conservation

By developing a digital twin of inland waters, IDEATION aids in the conservation of these valuable natural resources, ensuring the availability of drinking water, supporting agriculture, and facilitating industrial processes.

Resource Management

Environmental Conservation

IDEATION supports regions in meeting strict regulations on water quality and usage by offering accurate, real-time data and comprehensive analysis.

Water Quality Control

Environmental Conservation

Maintaining water quality is crucial for public health and the environment. IDEATION’s digital model helps monitor and manage water quality effectively.

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Environmental Conservation

IDEATION offers decision-makers a comprehensive view of the current state of inland waters, enabling informed and strategic decisions for sustainable management.

The project METHODOLOGY

Phases of Research

Collecting information, preparing the roadmap, designing the architecture, and giving recommendations

Stakeholder Engagement

Mapping and engaging with stakeholders through focus groups, workshops, interviews, and questionnaires.

Reference Use Cases

Defining detailed use cases based on selected Water-oriented Living Labs (WoLLs) and stakeholder input.

Open Knowledge Inventory for Inland Water Systems (OpenKIWAS)

Conducting a comprehensive review to inventory current solutions and technologies, including policies, projects, research, data models, AI, open data, and meteorological data.

SWOT Analysis

Identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the matching map, reference use cases, and reference architecture.

impact

Impacts of IDEATION

Scientific Impacts:

IDEATION will create an extensive inventory and prioritisation of EU and international policies relevant to inland waters, contributing to a comprehensive knowledge system (OpenKIWAS). This will include scientific data from meteorological services and research projects, aiding in the development of policy recommendations.

Societal Impacts:

IDEATION will engage to help identify and address societal needs related to water quality, resource management, and environmental conservation. By making the OpenKIWAS inventory publicly accessible, IDEATION will promote transparency and empower communities with knowledge to advocate for better water management policies and practices.

Economic & Technological Impacts:

IDEATION will enhance technological capabilities by cataloging and prioritizing existing digital systems and solutions relevant to inland water management. The project will also develop a roadmap for integrating these technologies with the Digital Twin Ocean, ensuring interoperability and avoiding duplication. This will support the growth of the digital water economy and drive technological innovation in water management.