The WaterSENSE Consortium and Its Collaborative Model
The WaterSENSE consortium was established as part of the Horizon 2020 project to bring together leading expertise in Earth Observation, hydrological modeling, and water resource management. Recognizing the growing need for scalable, data-driven water monitoring solutions, a group of research-driven SMEs, universities, and technology providers formed a partnership to develop and implement cutting-edge EO-based services.
The core consortium included organizations with extensive experience in remote sensing, hydrology, and operational decision-support systems. eLEAF, Hydrologic, Water Technology, HIDROMOD, hydro & meteo, and the University of Sydney worked together to develop innovative water monitoring and sustainability tools, ensuring a strong scientific foundation and practical applicability.
This collaborative model emphasizes technology co-development, market-driven applications, and long-term scalability. Rather than operating as isolated entities, the partners integrate their expertise, data platforms, and service models, allowing rapid deployment and adaptation of solutions to different regions and sectors. This model ensures that research-driven innovations are not just proof-of-concept projects but operational, user-centered tools with a clear pathway to market adoption and sustainability.
By working together, the WaterSENSE consortium has created a robust, flexible framework for tackling global water challenges through EO-driven innovation and industry collaboration.
