Monitoring Systems
| No | Name | Producer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circe & Cariddi | MDM | More reading |
Circe & Cariddi
The RHE-MEDiation project employs various monitoring nodes to collect water data,
categorized into two types, fixed and mobile nodes and developed by MDM. Two fixed nodes
will be installed at strategic test points, one at the inlet and one at the outlet of the
Photobioreactors plant, to track changes in water data influenced by the treatment plant.
These nodes conduct long-term sampling and continuously transmit data to the cloud. The
mobile nodes are designed to carry different sorts of payloads and to move along designed
paths. The units establish a connection to the control station via a 2.4Ghz WiFi, aiming to
allow users to operate the vehicle either manually or autonomously.
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MDM Circe Unit is equipped with an IP65 (or higher) external antenna and four solar panels
for energy capture from any direction. Its stainless-steel frame ensures both watertight
protection and structural support. The units can be connected to additional floats to
withstand rough sea conditions or support heavier payloads. MDM Cariddi is deployed for
specific monitoring campaigns, such as during high-frequency data collection in dedicated
sea trials. Additionally, a mobile unit serves as a fixed node outside these trials to
enhance the data available for the EMODnet platform. The GPS receiver determines positioning
accuracy, which may be impacted by known GPS errors but generally remains within a 20-meter
radius, suitable for characterizing a specific water region. Another type of mobile node, an
Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) designed as a mobile buoy, can also be deployed at sea to
collect high-frequency data along a predefined path.