Rezatec has introduced an upgraded version of its Dam Monitoring solution, powered by a new geospatial AI platform. The platform integrates satellite data, AI-driven analysis, and advanced visualization tools to provide comprehensive risk assessments for dam safety.
The new solution allows for centralized management of dam records by digitizing and storing all relevant data in one place. It enhances monitoring capabilities by using satellite data to track ground movement, seepage, vegetation changes, and downstream hazards. This enables dam operators to identify potential issues before they escalate.
“As dam operators and regulators seek to improve their risk-informed decision making, it’s vital that they consider every aspect of data to identify and prioritize risks and develop mitigation measures,” said Camilla Braithwaite, Head of Product at Rezatec. “This new Dam Monitoring solution, powered by Rezatec’s geospatial AI platform, leverages the most comprehensive and robust data sets combined with world-leading AI models and visualizations, to help dam operators and regulators determine, assess and dynamically manage exact risk areas on and around the dam.”
The Dam Monitoring platform is built around four core modules:
- Compliance: Centralizes all dam records, applying analytics and visualizations to rainfall, instrumentation, and survey data. This streamlines record management and regulatory reporting.
- Ground Motion & Seepage: Uses satellite data and AI to detect unusual ground movement, seepage, and vegetation changes. Millimetric alerts provide early warnings, improving risk-informed decision making.
- Downstream Hazard: Identifies changes in flood zones to adjust hazard ratings and supports emergency action planning.
- Risk Management: A unique matrix that assesses the likelihood and consequences of various failure modes, enabling dynamic risk management.
Daniel Turnbull, Dam Safety Engineer at Hunter Water, praised the updates, stating: “Rezatec are continuously improving this solution, and I’m impressed with these latest enhancements which are driving us in the way we use data and what to focus on. At Hunter Water, we are confident we are doing everything in our power to exceed regulatory requirements and safeguard our dams and the surrounding population.”
Braithwaite concluded: “Rezatec’s new geospatial AI platform puts complex data science into the hands of dam operators and regulators by efficiently processing terabytes of satellite and unstructured data. Its powerful insights are easy to access and straightforward to use, providing a systematic catalyst for assessing the safety of dams, reservoirs, and levees.”
