Providing complete subsurface information of the urban areas

Informazioni relative al progetto

WIDMO Cities

ID dell’accordo di sovvenzione: 190178979

DOI

10.3030/190178979

Progetto chiuso

Data della firma CE 20 Novembre 2023

Data di avvio 1 Luglio 2023

Data di completamento 30 Settembre 2025

Finanziato da

• The European Innovation Council (EIC)

Costo totale

€ 2 950 625,00

Contributo UE

€ 2 065 437,00

Coordinato da

WIDMO SPECTRAL TECHNOLOGIES SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA
Poland

Periodic Reporting for period 2 - WIDMO Cities (Providing complete subsurface information of the urban areas)

Periodo di rendicontazione: 2024-07-01 al 2025-09-30

Sintesi del contesto e degli obiettivi generali del progetto

European cities are facing growing challenges caused by aging underground infrastructure, limited space for new development, and the increasing impacts of climate change. Construction and maintenance projects often suffer from delays, safety risks, and extra costs due to a lack of reliable information about subsurface conditions. Existing underground maps are typically outdated, incomplete, or inconsistent across sectors.

The Widmo Cities project aimed to address this gap by adapting advanced Spectral Ground Penetrating Radar (SGPR) technology for use in complex urban environments. The project’s goal was to demonstrate how non-invasive, high-resolution subsurface imaging can support safer construction, better infrastructure management, and improved urban resilience.

Through technology adaptation, pilot testing, and preparation for commercial deployment, the project enabled cities and infrastructure operators to access detailed underground information more efficiently. The results contribute to reducing excavation risks, improving planning accuracy, and supporting sustainable, data-driven urban development across Europe.

Lavoro eseguito dall’inizio del progetto fino alla fine del periodo coperto dalla relazione e principali risultati finora ottenuti

Throughout the project, WIDMO Cities focused on adapting and validating its subsurface-imaging technology for application in complex urban environments. The work included improving system design, data-processing workflows, and integration into a cloud-based processing workflow designed for future scaling.

Field campaigns were carried out in different European settings to test performance under varied geological and infrastructural conditions. The results confirmed that the system can deliver reliable, non-invasive subsurface information suitable for urban planning and infrastructure management.

By the end of the project, the technology reached full operational maturity and demonstrated its potential to support safer, more efficient, and sustainable city development.Throughout the project, Widmo Cities focused on adapting and validating its subsurface-imaging technology for application in complex urban environments. The work included improving system design, data-processing workflows, and integration into a scalable digital platform.

Field campaigns were carried out in different European settings to test performance under varied geological and infrastructural conditions. The results confirmed that the system can deliver reliable, non-invasive subsurface information suitable for urban planning and infrastructure management.

By the end of the project, the technology reached full operational maturity and demonstrated its potential to support safer, more efficient, and sustainable city development.

Progressi oltre lo stato dell’arte e potenziale impatto previsto (incluso l’impatto socioeconomico e le implicazioni sociali più ampie del progetto fino ad ora)

The WIDMO Cities project advanced subsurface-imaging methods beyond current practice by adapting high-resolution radar technology and integrating it with automated digital workflows tailored to urban needs. The resulting system combines non-invasive field measurements with data processing and interpretation tools that make underground information more accessible and actionable for planners and engineers.

Compared to conventional approaches, the solution provides faster, safer, and more comprehensive assessment of subsurface conditions, supporting decisions throughout the infrastructure lifecycle.

The project demonstrated the feasibility of large-scale urban deployment and created the foundation for future commercial services. Further uptake will depend on continued validation with end-users, integration into municipal planning systems, and access to financing for scaling and international expansion.