Explore our Use Cases

The RSPAWIR is investing in a range of Use Cases to test the application and impact of Advanced Wireless Technologies. 

Use Case Physical Trials

Smart Abstraction

Working with Cranfield University, Kisters, the Strine IDB and local land owners to pilot a real-time scalp and spill methodology using wireless connectivity.

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Digital Innovation Farm South

Deploying an array of new devices and sensors connected to a new Private 5G Network at Hartpury University.

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Digital Innovation Farm North

Enhancing the facilities at Harper Adams University to incorporate new technologies to measure biodiversity net gain among a range of other applications.

Connectivity Roadshow

Taking 5G, 4GLTE, LoRaWAN on the road and visiting the region's key agricultural shows this summer.

Precision Irrigation

Trialling smart irrigation powered by wireless technology to improve yields in a commercial farm environment.

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Clun Catchment Water Quality

Demonstrating the potential of wireless sensors to mirror manual nitrate and phosphate testing.

Smart Water Butts

Trialling centrally monitored and controlled industrial scale water butts and their interoperability with hydrological modelling.

Network as a Sensor

Working with Vodafone to generate a new source of precipitation data and to improve nowcasting.

E. coli detection

Monitoring daily rates of E. coli at the region's most popular natural bathing site.

Ammonia

Supporting local Broiler Farms to monitor and reduce their airborne Ammonia emission rate.

5G Farm

Working with VMO2 to provide 5G data capabilities on a commercial farm in Worcestershire and to improve the overall public voice network.

Three Counties Showground

Supporting the Three Counties Agricultural Society to deploy a LoRaWAN network to reduce the risk of Legionella and the impact of extreme weather events.

5G Footbridge

Supplying 5G enabled CCTV, Footfall counters and flood level sensors on the new Kepax footbridge in Worcester. 

Powys County Hall

Deploying Legionella Sensors throughout County Hall in Llandrindod Wells.

Wildwood Mobile Booster

Improving the 4 and 5G Mobile signals throughout the Wildwood building at Worcestershire County Council.

Mobile Traffic Lights

Providing connectivity to c. 30 traffic lights in Worcestershire at risk from the PSTN switch off.