Making the Most of (Weather) Data ...
Highlighting some key points in a recent Water Online article “Making the Most of Data in a Digitalized World” (June 22, 2018) that relate as well to weather monitoring in the water treatment and wastewater treatment industries. Diverse Data Collection. Intelligent instrumentation provides added-value data for end users beyond its primary function. Control-Oriented Data Management. Cloud-based (or network) infrastructure helps more people access, monitor, and act upon data specific to WTP/WWTP needs. Data-Driven Decision-Making. Value lies in the ability to provide better perspective for informed decisions. Look Forward, Not Just Backward. Maximize value by using historical data trends to program systems to respond at appropriate levels of control needed to maintain optimum performance. Optimize Efficiency for Compliance and Conservation. In times of water scarcity any data that improves efficiency helps preserve precious water and energy resources. M...