Facing the dual challenges of rising sea levels and increasingly severe weather events, Stavanger is pioneering an innovative approach to coastal protection. Through a unique collaboration with Intoto and the Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET), the city is implementing a sophisticated water-wave monitoring system that’s setting new standards for coastal urban resilience.
Coastal City Challenges
As a major coastal city and energy hub, Stavanger faces unique challenges from rising sea levels and changing weather patterns. The city needed a solution that could provide precise, real-time monitoring of water conditions while integrating with existing urban infrastructure systems.
Innovative Solution
The implemented solution combines multiple cutting-edge technologies:
- Advanced water-wave data collection systems
- Integration with MET weather forecasting
- Real-time monitoring across multiple coastal locations
- Predictive analytics for sea-level changes
Implementation Impact
The system has already demonstrated significant benefits:
- Improved weather event prediction
- Enhanced emergency response planning
- Better protection of coastal infrastructure
Future Developments
Building on this successful implementation, Stavanger is now planning to expand the system to additional locations and integrate more advanced features. This expansion will further enhance the city’s ability to protect its infrastructure and citizens from the impacts of climate change.