This year, Infineon Technologies Austria once again organized its Infineon Startup Challenge, which is already well-known beyond the country's borders. Of the 45 applications, 13 tech startups from nine European countries qualified for the final in Villach, where they presented their solutions for artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and sensor technology to a jury of experts. GMD GmbH, a customer of SAL, was one of the 13 qualified companies among the finalists.
At the Infineon Demo Day on October 1, GMD presented its innovative idea of using radar technologies to monitor natural hazards in order to predict and prevent flooding. Representatives from SAL were also present on this day. They were able to present our water level monitoring demonstrator for the first time at this impressive event.
Environmental monitoring is a key approach to mitigate the consequences of the climate change we are facing today. During massive rainfall events, it is crucial to monitor waterflow and level of rivers – especially in mountain regions with low water retention capabilities. Moreover, blockages of waterways need to be identified and resolved quickly to avoid excessive flooding. The selected approach for environmental monitoring while maintaining privacy in public space is based on radar technology. In contrast to cameras, radar sensor do not collect sensitive data and consequently, potential violations of data protection directives can be excluded a priori.
