Genova,
Italy – AUG successfully deployed a TRITON unit at the
facilities of IREN in Italy. TRITON Intelligent Water Surveillance system
offers continuous online water quality monitoring, managing and preventing
water contamination events. This initiation is a part of the WaterSpy project.
The
WaterSpy project is currently on its 32nd month of operation and the
consortium partners are making final adjustments for the full operation of the
device by the end of the 36th month. All efforts made so far have
provided unique results and novel applications in both areas of hardware and
software. The combination of the modules produced by the partners was
successful and will be finalized in the next two months, thus preparing the
consortium team for the field validation in IREN, Italy.
WaterSpy
will be an add-on device for AUG’s commercial on-line water monitoring system—
TRITON. Therefore, a TRITON unit was deployed in the field validation site this
week for the purposes of the project. The unit is running continuously, 24/7,
providing results every few seconds, thus assisting the operation of the plant
in Genova. Overall, the site is now ready for the installation of the WaterSpy
device and for the implementation of the field validation by the end of October
2019.
The cooperation between AUG and IREN through the WaterSpy project has been very successful and steady, proving that there will be many opportunities of possible synergies and projects in the future. The deployment of the TRITON unit in IREN premises is the beginning of a creative, efficient and long-lasting cooperation between the two companies. AUG’s novel applications will provide solid solutions to the demanding operation of water treatment plants and assist in the distribution of clean drinking water to the citizens of Italy.
Figure: Nicola Bazzurro (IREN) and Alexandros Antonerias (AUG) at the field validation site located inside IREN’s Prato drinking water treatment plant (14 July, 2019)
Ontario,
CA — Another
Ontario First Nation declared a state of emergency over water quality after
test results showed an alarming level of harmful chemicals. Early July,
Attawapiskat, a Cree First Nation found potentially harmful levels of
trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids in their tap water. Not long after,
Eabametoong First Nation also declared a state of emergency after results
showed levels of THMs almost 180 per cent above Health Canada’s safety
standards.
THMs are a chemical by product of chlorine,
which is injected into water systems for disinfection purposes. THMs will form
when such water contains a high level of naturally occurring organic compounds.
Coming in contact with THMs can cause a burning sensation, redness and
blistering on the skin. Prolonged exposures can also lead to an increased risk
of cancer. Unfortunately, THMs cannot be
treated by boiling water. It can only be properly managed and eliminated at
water treatment plants.
The battle for indigenous
communities to have access to safe and clean water has been a long-standing
battle. In the past, many northern Ontario First Nations received boil water
advisories. The advisories were resolved through the Safe Water Project, which
is a First Nations initiative that empowers communities through three
integrated components: (1) provide training and certification to local water
operators; (2) offer operational support to local water operators as they
pursue certification; and (3) deploy proven Canadian-made technology to monitor
the quality of drinking water on a continuous real-time basis.
A.U.G.
Signals Ltd. played a key role in the project by providing TRITON
Intelligent Water Surveillance system, which is used as a real-time water
quality monitoring technology. Triton traces the source of contamination,
providing an early alarm notification so that authorities can start treating
the water right away and prevent contaminated water from reaching to residents’
home. Triton’s THM Analyzer is currently being tested at the drinking water
facility in the municipality of Smiths Falls, in collaboration with The
University of Toronto since 2017. The successful test results were featured in
the newsletter by The Southern Ontario Water Consortium (SOWC).
In
order to prevent unclean water from reaching to families, consistent, proactive
and collaborative efforts must be taken. At water treatment plants, it is
important to ensure proper training, operations and maintenance are happening.
Any small negligence could make a big impact on the efforts to protect First
Nation communities against unsafe water.
A.U.G Signals Ltd. (AUG) is excited
to announce a new partnership with the City of Oshawa to measure air quality in
the city’s downtown core.
The one-year project was
launched under the Teaching City program and aims to measure air quality and
traffic movements in Oshawa’s city centre to better understand the effect
vehicle emissions have on the levels of pollutants in the downtown core. AUG
will supply four AirSENCE™ sensors, while the traffic data will be collected by
North Line Canada. The Southern Ontario Centre for Atmospheric Aerosol Research
(SOCAAR), based at the University of Toronto, will provide reports based on data
collected by the traffic and air sensing units and give insight into the
relationship between vehicle volume and air quality.
The AirSENCE™
units have been installed on lampposts in Oshawa’s downtown, on Bond, Centre,
King and Simcoe streets.
Dr. George Lampropoulos, President and CEO of AUG said, “At a time when understanding and improving air quality is sparking the interest of both scientists and local citizens, having access to reliable and trustworthy information is crucial to keeping the community informed and engaged. AUG is proud to be a part of this project where we hope it will help to improve the pedestrian experience in downtown Oshawa.”
AirSENCE™ installed on the lamppost at Bond Street and Simcoe Street intersection.
The Spotlight reports on AUG’s progress to help deliver safe
water to remote communities in Ontario, and how support through the Advancing
Water Technologies (AWT) program has allowed the TRITON water quality monitoring
technology to be part of a new system to help detect trihalomethanes (THMs) in
First Nation drinking water.
Founded in 1986, AUG has been dedicated to excellence in
signal, image and data processing for over three decades. A leader in its
field, AUG is at the forefront of research and development in registration,
detection, recognition, classification and identification, tracking, data
mining techniques, intelligent systems and online distributed processing,
situation assessment for decision support, and multi-sensor information fusion.
A.U.G. Signals Ltd. is certified to ISO 9001:2015 for the
design, assembly, installation and servicing of its water monitoring systems.
Annually, a significant number of first responders are killed or injured attending to roadway emergencies. While many factors present dangers (weather, impaired driving, speeding), it is believed that most casualties can be avoided if the first responders are equipped with a technology that can detect the threat of oncoming vehicles and warn them before a collision. The following gaps will be addressed through the project:
Accurate Detection and Localization: No affordable and portable systems are currently available.
Threat Assessment: No efficient threat analysis system is in place capable of foreseeing accident risks and warning first responders in time to take adequate safety measures. Most existing systems have a high false alarm rate and frequent manual configuration make these products less reliable.
Targeted Warnings: Existing systems do not send targeted warnings to the individual responder and motorists.
The objective of this three-year, collaborative project, ARGUS: Radar-based All-Weather Roadway Safety System is to demonstrate an effective and affordable all-weather solution to increase roadway safety for first responders. The direct involvement of first responders from YRP and traffic safety and emergency response experts from York University, is crucial to its success.
ARGUS combines a low-cost radar front-end (RFE)[1] with advanced analytics to detect threats accurately, and alerts first responders as well as motorists. Similarly, ARGUS will be a unique solution offering a vehicle-mounted radar with automated setup; 360-degree monitoring and target/threat classification; customized warnings to individual first responders, as well as driver warning.
For press and media enquiries, please contact: jenny@augsignals.com
Following the successful deployment of AirSENCE™- air quality monitoring system in the cities of Mississauga and Oshawa, Toronto’s King Street, and the 2015 Pan Am Games, A.U.G. Signals Ltd. (AUG) has begun a project to develop and evaluate sensor-based methods for utilizing geospatial air quality data for Canada’s future smart cities.
The project is funded by GeoConnections
and aims to evaluate the challenges and opportunities of collecting, sharing and
presenting Geographical Information System (GIS) data using a network of air
quality sensor monitors located near roads across the City of Mississauga, as
well using mobile sampling devices in the City of Toronto. Air quality sensor
data will be continuously collected using AUG’s AirSENCE™ air quality monitors.
The results of this project
will demonstrate the viability of using emerging sensors in future smart cities
as tools to help develop Canada’s geospatial data infrastructure. More
specifically, it will enable and encourage the adoption of CGDI for the study
of environmental exposure and resulting health impacts.
AirSENCE™ is an innovative,
compact and affordable air monitoring device that gives real-time, 24×7 air
quality information. With novel, unique and cost-effective technology, it
provides pollutant concentrations that can be used to assess population
exposure and health effects caused by ambient air pollution.
First Nations Safe Water Project is featured in Aboriginal Water & Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) January 2019 edition of the Waterdrum [click here to view] to share its vision, achievements and credibility in securing safe drinking water for First Nations communities (on page 10). A.U.G. Signals Ltd. (AUG) is proud to be First Nations Safe Water Project’s partner in providing TRITON Intelligent Water Surveillance® (TRITON) system to monitor the quality of water on a continuous basis. It has been supported by a number of studies and projects that real-time monitoring technology like TRITON could significantly reduce Boil Water Advisories for First Nations. Deployment of TRITON combined with focused training and certification to the local water operators through the First Nations Safe Water Project have eliminated long-standing Boil Water Advisories in 4 First Nations communities thus far, and continues to support securing safe drinking water in 19 First Nations communities across Ontario, Canada.
First Nations Safe Water Project, along with representatives from AUG, will be attending upcoming AWWAO’s 4th Annual Tradeshow on January 29th, 2019 at Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay. Details for registration and events can be found here.
A.U.G. Signals Ltd. (AUG) is proud to announce it is now certified to ISO 9001:2015 for the design, assembly, installation and servicing of its water monitoring systems.
An ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system requires companies to consistently provide products and services that meet customer requirements and aims to enhance customer satisfaction.
“Achieving this certification is a major achievement and demonstrates AUG’s commitment to quality and continually improving the service we provide to our customers” said CEO, Dr. George Lampropoulos. “We are proud of what we have accomplished and recognise the hard work that has been put into receiving this certification.”
The audit was performed by CWB Registration in December 2018 and met the strict criteria with 0 nonconformities.
Founded in 1986, AUG has been dedicated to excellence in signal, image and data processing for over three decades. A leader in its field, AUG is at the forefront of research and development in registration, detection, recognition, classification and identification, tracking, data mining techniques, intelligent systems and online distributed processing, situation assessment for decision support, and multi-sensor information fusion.
A.U.G. Signals Ltd (AUG) was invited to attend the 3rd China International Innovation Challenge Competition on Dec. 20, 2018, held in Shanghai, China. AUG showcased its AirSENCE™ air quality monitoring system and won an award for Top 10 project presentations at the event.
Mr. Taylor presenting AirSENCE™ at the 3rd China International Innovation Challenge Competition.
This international event was an integrated effort by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China to showcase and introduce new breakthroughs in IT, computer science, battery technology, and cleantech, and was attended by over 200 delegates from industry and academia. The event aimed to connect innovators in high tech industries and promote technology transfer from research to scalable businesses.
The event furthers AUG’s impact in China, helping to provide accurate and real-time data to improve the well-being of the environment and community. This adds to work already being done with AirSENCE™ units in Beijing and Chengdu, and TRITON Intelligent Water Surveillance® in Lanzhou.
Mr. Taylor (far right) receiving the award as a Top 10 winner of the competition.
AirSENCE™ is an innovative, compact and affordable air monitoring device that gives real-time, 24×7 air quality information. With novel, unique and cost-effective technology, it provides pollutant concentrations that can be used to assess population exposure and health effects caused by ambient air pollution.
A.U.G. Signals Ltd. (AUG) participated in the CleanConnect 2018, 5th International Cleantech Transfer and Investment Conference on Nov. 15 – 16, 2018 held in Nanjing, China.
AUG team in a discussion about AirSENCE™ during CleanConnect 2018 B2B session
The CleanConnect Conference is one of the most effective nexuses in connecting the Chinese market with global technology in environmental and clean energy sectors. More than 300 environmental business leaders and sustainability practitioners around the world come together to meet with the Chinese entrepreneurs, investors and end users, exploring cross-border cooperation and investment opportunities in water treatment, solid waste, air quality, energy and environmental issues.
AUG team delivering a presentation of AirSENCE™ at CleanConnect 2018
Through this conference, AUG successfully demonstrated AirSENCE™ as a game-changer in both indoor/outdoor air monitoring for providing consistent, accurate and reliable measurements of multiple contaminants and other environmental parameters at a very low-cost. AUG looks forward to expanding its reach in China to support a sustainable environment and the well-being of its citizens.
