Determine how to help industry optimize water use and create low impact, and adhere to water conservation using some type of tool to deliver info of agriculture activities – i.e. hardware, software. Optimize use of non-potable water (water reuse) Develop a methodology for improving agricultural water use processes through monitoring of the irrigation processes. Incorporate […]
Category: Application Ideas.
Using different data layers to create an analytic tool that helps water utilities plan and make informed decision about drought concerns/issues. Use interactive visuals e.g interfacing with Zillow maps Issue a warning or send out advisory information on water conservation to communities that these water utilities serve. Tie in with demographic/population to visual # of […]
Design a compelling, innovative visualization that both (a) informs individuals and communities on one or more threats, causes, consequences of, facts about, or solutions to nutrient pollution and (b) inspires them to take action to reduce nutrient levels.
Develop an algorithm that detects the square footage of green roofs from a given satellite image. With this information, determine the density of green roofs for a given city. This information can then be used to suggest where implementing green roofs would be most effective.
Problem There is a need to identify, quantify, and value ecosystem attributes so that ecosystem services can be more fully considered in decision making. Cultural services remain the set of ecosystem services that are most difficult to identify, measure and quantify. Objective This app represents a first step towards better identification of those attributes of nature […]
Problem: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Harmful algal blooms are a major environmental problem in all 50 states. Known as red tides, blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, harmful algal blooms have severe impacts on human health, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy. Objective: To develop an application that will make it more convenient and accessible for citizen scientists […]
Application that would read the current air quality of a given location and compare that information to historic air quality information from the 1950’s-1980’s.
Using the Large Aquatic Ecosystems (LAE) Facility List, determine what facilities are located within a floodplain. This information can be used to determine whether or not the facility has a flood emergency-response plan (FERP) in place.
This application would provide a water quality suggestion to the end user. (Excellent, good, medium, bad, poor) and would provide a suggestion for/against types of recreational activities (swimming, boating, etc.) Water indicator includes; temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, fecal coliform, biochem oxygen, phosphates, nitrates, total suspended solid. If users know the quantities or level of these […]
Targets the volunteering community in all states relevant to the Chesapeake Bay Program. App could be web based or mobile and location aware. The app will allow users to: Pledge their efforts to help with maintaining the health of the bay Set goals and track them while viewing the efforts of others in their area Write reviews and comments Share […]