Sensor Network Bootcamp in an Urban Environment
August 23 - 25, 2017 || Ann Arbor, MI
Early Bird Registration TODAY: May 31st
Regular Registration Deadline: June 15th

CUAHSI, University of Michigan and UCAR/NCAR are offering a 3-day training 
workshop on the use of open-source wireless sensing technologies for hydrology. 
In this workshop, instructors will take the lessons learned in studies of 
"pristine" and remote hydrologic systems and adapt them to studying urban 
watersheds. The workshop lessons will present an end-to-end solution, all the 
way from low-level sensing, to high-level could-hosted data services.

Specifically, the workshop will cover:


1.    Sensing: How to program open-source cellular data loggers. How to connect 
sensors and store readings. The sensors will include, but are not limited to, 
flow, soil moisture, precipitation, temperature, and water quality.

2.    Data Services: How to stream data to the "cloud" using simple-to-deploy 
real-time data platforms that have been developed as part of the CHORDS 
EarthCube project. How to interface these data streams directly with the 
CUAHSI's data portal. Participants will also learn about "adaptive sampling" or 
how to remotely control their sensor nodes to measure only during "interesting" 
periods.

3.    Mechanical assembly: How to assemble sensor nodes, select batteries, 
solar panels, drill enclosures and field-proof equipment. Participants will 
assemble an entire senor node from scratch and prepare it for deployment.

4.    Real-world deployment: Participants will deploy their sensor node in a 
real-world urban watershed. Breakout groups will be formed based on the 
students interest, and will include:

*         Stream/River Stage: Participants interested in flow/flood 
measurements will learn how to assemble and deploy a low-cost stage measurement 
node to collect data similar to those measured by USGS gauging stations.

*         Water Quality: Participants interested in urban runoff and water 
quality, will learn how to deploy a wireless automated sampler, which will be 
programmed to collect water quality samples during storm events.

*         Soil Moisture and Precipitation: Participants interested in watershed 
science (or green infrastructure) will learn how to deploy a rain and soil 
moisture sensors to estimate infiltration and runoff.

*         Flow control: Participants interested in "smart" water systems and 
urban water infrastructure, will learn how to deploy a smart valve, which can 
be controlled remotely to change the flow of urban water in real time.
Prerequisites: No prior experience is needed, but some programing knowledge is 
a plus. Participants will acquire the core skills necessary to effectively 
deploy reliable sensor networks upon completion of the workshop. A laptop with 
MS Windows is preferred.

The course will be held at University of Michigan<https://www.umich.edu/> in 
Ann Arbor, MI. Included in the registration fee are course tuition, facilities 
costs, catered lunches and light refreshments.

Visit the event website<http://www.cvent.com/d/zvqbxh> for more information and 
to register<http://www.cvent.com/d/zvqbxh/4W>.
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A very limited number of student travel grants are available on a first come, 
first served basis to help defray the cost of travel to the course. Contact 
Elizabeth Tran at et...@cuahsi.org<mailto:et...@cuahsi.org> for more 
information.

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Questions?
Contact Elizabeth Tran at et...@cuahsi.org<mailto:et...@cuahsi.org>

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