Improved detection of underground pipes by Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) radar for The Radar Networks

Informazioni relative al progetto

MIMODETECT

ID dell’accordo di sovvenzione: 736017

DOI

10.3030/736017

Progetto chiuso

Data della firma CE 15 Settembre 2016

Data di avvio 1 Agosto 2016

Data di completamento 30 Novembre 2016

Finanziato da

• Secure societies - Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens

Costo totale

€ 71 429,00

Contributo UE

€ 50 000,00

Coordinato da

DETECT RESEAUX 69
France

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - MIMODETECT (Improved detection of underground pipes by Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) radar for The Radar Networks)

Periodo di rendicontazione: 2016-08-01 al 2016-11-30

Sintesi del contesto e degli obiettivi generali del progetto

In Europe there is an extensive and growing network of underground utility infrastructures. Without prior adequate detection, construction works near these networks can cause accidents with material damage and personal injuries. Existing detection solutions require lots of time for interpretation and often require complimentary intrusive prospections. The development of technologies that reduce reliance on the interpretation of the operator and can differentiate pipelines types in different soil conditions has become an urgent priority.

Our aim is to commercialise The Radar Networks (TRN), a non-intrusive, accurate and compact solution providing detailed information of shape, size and material of the pipe networks in a variety of soil conditions and depths as well as a faster data analysis.

DetectReseaux received grant for feasibility assessment purposes (phase 1) within the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument. The objectives were to carry out a technical assessment, a partner survey, and to update the business strategy prior to demonstration and commercialization.

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

The past 4 months we have developed a thorough Feasibility study, covering the following tasks:

Technical feasibility: We investigated parametrisation of TRN for various soil conditions and under different operational configurations, and evaluated data output and processing for best display. We also identified potential technical barriers and solutions, mainly related to the data processing methods
Survey of European stakeholders: We identify potential partners and selected possible European manufacturers for manufacturing our solution.
Commercial feasibility and business plan: we developed a detailed market analysis, which showed a favourable market up to 2030. We prepared a detailed commercialization and dissemination strategy, and performed an in-depth FTO, which guaranteed that TRN is freely exploitable.
Financial plan: We reviewed all forecasts, and estimated accumulated revenue of €21.7 million by 2022, after 3 years of commercialization, with an accumulated overall profit margin of 32%.

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)

Our solution TRN will allow reducing training time of operators by 85%, and operators to provide a more efficient and higher quality service to clients, mapping larger areas of the subsurface in less time and differentiating between the different types of pipes to the point current technologies cannot provide. TRN will contribute to boost the growth of our companies, both in economic and personnel terms.

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