What are the opportunities of emerging technologies (quantum and AI) to revolutionise our ability to map underground assets?

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DSIT Areas of Research Interest 2024 GOV UK

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    Funded by: ISCF

    Lead research organisation: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project specifically focuses on using quantum technology to map underground assets and addresses the challenges related to underground utility strikes.

  • CompaQT

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    Funded by: ISCF

    Lead research organisation: DELTA G LIMITED

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project discusses the use of quantum sensing techniques for subsurface detection, which is partially relevant to mapping underground assets.

  • Qvision2

    Qvision2 is a continuation of the InnovateUK funded Qvision project which investigated the feasibility of commercialising microgravity QT devices in the utility market sector when integrated with the OXEMS system. Qvisio...

    Funded by: EPSRC

    Lead research organisation: University of Birmingham

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project focuses on commercializing microgravity QT devices for the utility market sector, which is partially relevant to mapping underground assets.

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    Qvision is a feasibility study to investigate the market potential of incorporating Quantum Technology gravitational sensors with OXEMS' integrated solution, thus enabling utility customers to access and visualise a sign...

    Funded by: EPSRC

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  • FINDIT (Finding Infrastructure with Non-Destructive Imaging Technologies)

    Finding Infrastructure with Non-Destructive Imaging Technologies (FINDIT) is a collaborative project between RSK, Geomatrix, BT and the University of Birmingham (UoB) and will develop non-destructive geophysical methods ...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

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    Detecting the world around us has long been a cornerstone of scientific research, with many sensing technologies developed for commercial use rather than purely scientific merit.The ability to view the subterranean envir...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: DELTA G LIMITED

  • Resilience grant strand 2 for IUK project SHAIR - automated seismic interpretation using neural networks

    SHAIR will create a new software service that will deliver highly accurate interpretation of seismic data to determine the likely presence of oil or gas. The main focus of this project is to develop new technology for i...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: SUB SALT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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  • Field Ready Absolute Quantum Gravimetry (ABGRAV)

    Underground surveying is a rapidly growing sector ($5bn, 11% CAGR), driven by the construction industry needing to identify existing utilities such as sewers, electric cables, telecoms cables, gas and water mains prior t...

    Funded by: ISCF

    Lead research organisation: M-SQUARED LASERS LIMITED

  • Geosphere INfrastructures for QUestions into Integrated REsearch (Geo-INQUIRE)

    Geo-INQUIRE will provide and enhance access to selected key data, products, and services, enabling the dynamic processes within the geosphere to be monitored and modelled at new levels of spatial and temporal detail and ...

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