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SES 2-4-3: RTC 2 Location: HSB2 Session Chair: Manfred Schütze Session Chair: Sabuj Chandra Biswas | |
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5:00pm - 5:15pm
Developing a Low-Cost IoT-Based Hydrological Monitoring Network for Urban Stormwater Management and Managed Aquifer Recharge University of Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town’s water challenges, including urban flooding and drought exacerbated by climate change and rapid urbanisation, demand innovative and scalable hydrological modelling solutions. This study presents an IoT-enabled hydrological modelling framework for stormwater management and Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, South Africa. Real-time data on groundwater levels, infiltration rates, and rainfall were collected using LoRaWAN-connected sensors and integrated into predictive hydrological models. Model calibration, sensitivity analysis, and forecasting techniques improved system reliability despite data challenges from vandalism and power interruptions. Results demonstrate the potential of IoT-enabled frameworks to support urban drainage modelling, climate resilience, and sustainable water management in resource-scarce environments. | |