The main achievements and results of the PLOTO project during the seocnd reporting period (M19-M30) can be summarized as follows:
1. Customized and optimized adaptation and mitigation measures for Inland Waterways (IWW), integrating Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) at real-world sites (under T2.5). The aim is to assess these measures' performance and confirm their effectiveness in adapting to climate impacts.
2. Developed tools to assess and respond to climate-related risks, including finalized methods for downscaling climate and atmospheric stressors, a real-time forecasting platform for all Use Case areas, a data assimilation system integrated with the middleware, and models for long-term climate risk indicators.
3. Delivered key components for multi-hazard risk and resilience assessment, including finalized hydraulic and exposure models for all use cases, vulnerability assessment tools for seismic and flood events, and a holistic risk assessment framework covering both pre- and post-event phases.
4. A comprehensive framework for monitoring IWW corridors has been developed and implemented. This framework integrates data from three levels of remote sensing: satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and ground-based sensors. The emphasis lies on the optimal utilization of various sensor types, both active and passive, to effectively address the specific monitoring requirements of different IWW components and a range of hazard scenarios in a holistic manner.
5. Delivered the final release of the IWAT simulation environment for assessing inland waterway resilience, fully integrated with the PLOTO ecosystem. Key achievements include the development of the final version of the middleware, data fusion services, and an explainable AI framework for flood detection in SAR imagery. The Common Operational Picture (COP) was also finalized, supporting multi-agency coordination, while IWAT’s decision support features were expanded to include standard response procedures.
6. Advanced the integration of PLOTO software components into a unified system architecture, ensuring alignment with WP2 specifications and inputs from WP3–WP6. A Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) framework was deployed to streamline component testing and integration workflows.
7. PLOTO has produced several research outputs and increased its outreach both in terms of general audience, stakeholders reached, and liaison activities. PLOTO has participated in several events and activities, such as sector events, workshops, etc. It has populated its website with several news items and events and has made its research available in several venues. It has gained substantial online following and has joined several relevant clustering initiatives and partnerships.
