eWAS

An early warning system for cultural heritage.

What is eWAS

The project is focused on the aviation-security pair.
With eWAS it is intended to realize a model of an integrated Smart-wireless and ICT monitoring system capable of triggering warnings at different alert levels based on information derived from terrestrial and satellite sensors integrated with accurate assessments on construction-structural characteristics, vulnerabilities of the asset associated with different natural and environmental hazards. The data collected from continuous monitoring under operating conditions will enable real-time activation of automatic risk mitigation actions and systems also related to the degree of exposure of the asset. As a test-site, the historical center of the city of Catania and some archaeological areas in eastern Sicily whose tourist-cultural use is subject to exponential growth have been chosen.

What is proposed

EWAS aims to develop new technologies for the protection, preservation and security of historic-monumental buildings, museum properties, art objects and archaeological areas by contributing to strategic planning for better prevention and management of Cultural Heritage.

eWAS

Information

Area

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Operational Plan

Decree 1735 - NRP 2015-2020

Startup

10/2018

Duration

30 months

Total project value

4 MLN €

Total value for EHT

600 K €

EHT Research & Development Revenues

300 K €

Partners

National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology

L&R Laboratories and Research Ltd.

University of Catania

Kore University of Enna

Meridionale Impianti SpA

EHT SCPA

TME Ltd.

COLNISA Construction Ltd.

NT&T SpA

Municipality of Catania

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