From f832ff9d4f54b9c50b8d28bd7fe36906944d9d16 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Praneeth Sai Venkat Challagonda Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2021 11:13:13 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f3bb3e67..5b2d95d7 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ ## Introduction Of the myriad impacts that are predicted to accompany climate change, flooding is expected to have an out-sized influence on public health, infrastructure, and mobility in urban areas. In New York City, for example, sea level rise and an increase in the occurrence of high intensity rain storms (which convey large volumes of water to drains, leading to backups and overflows) have led to a dramatic increase in flood risk, particularly in low-lying and coastal neighborhoods. The physical presence of standing water on streets and sidewalks can impede mobility and restrict access to transportation. Additionally, urban flood water contains a diverse array of contaminants, including industrial and household chemicals, fuels, and sewage. Access to real-time information on flooding can improve resiliency and efficiency by allowing residents to identify navigable transportation routes and make informed decisions to avoid exposure to floodwater contaminants. -One of the goals of the Flood Sense project is to develop a flood sensor that overcomes common sensor challenges, as well as the digital infrastructure necessary to log, process, and present the data in combination with other publicly available information, such as rainfall data, 311 flooding complaints, and social media feeds. This document specifies the sensor design, building instructions, initial deployment and schematics for technology transfer of the sensor development for the FloodSense project at 370 Jay Street, 13th Floor. +One of the goals of the [FloodSense](https://www.floodnet.nyc/) project is to develop a flood sensor that overcomes common sensor challenges, as well as the digital infrastructure necessary to log, process, and present the data in combination with other publicly available information, such as rainfall data, 311 flooding complaints, and social media feeds. This document specifies the sensor design, building instructions, initial deployment and schematics for technology transfer of the sensor development for the FloodSense project at 370 Jay Street, 13th Floor.