Quantum Sensing - Ground, and Aquifer Monitoring for Environmental Sciences (QS-GAMES)
Lead Research Organisation:
British Geological Survey
Department Name: Earth Hazards & Observatories
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ORCID iD |
| Paul Wilkinson (Principal Investigator) |
| Title | Seasonal geophysical surveys at Hatfield Moors |
| Description | Summer 2023, Winter 2024, Summer 2024 geophysical (microgravity, geoelectrical, ground penetrating radar) and topographical (aerial and backpack lidar) surveys over regions with expected complex groundwater dynamics at Hatfield Moors |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| Impact | Preliminary analysis indicates notably different groundwater behaviour in adjacent areas of the site. Future additional seasonal surveys will be undertaken, and conclusions will be reported to Natural England to aid with their management of water levels for peatland regeneration |
| Title | Seasonal geophysical surveys in the Pang-Lambourn catchment |
| Description | Summer 2024 and Winter 2025 microgravity and GPS surveys at Environment Agency wells in the Pang-Lambourn catchment Berkshire with the aim of capturing gravitational signature of seasonal water table and unsaturated storage changes. |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2024 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| Impact | None as yet, changes in the microgravity data are still being analysed and correlated with borehole measurements and unsaturated zone storage models |
| Description | Gravity signatures of catchment scale groundwater storage variations in the Pang-Lambourn |
| Organisation | Environment Agency |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Detailed microgravity and GPS measurements at EA monitoring wells |
| Collaborator Contribution | Detailed groundwater monitoring records, site access, logistical support |
| Impact | Seasonal geophysical surveys to assess ability of quantum technology gravity sensors to understand unsaturated zone water storage (ongoing activity) |
| Start Year | 2024 |
| Description | Gravity signatures of complex groundwater dynamics at Hatfield Moor |
| Organisation | Natural England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | Detailed microgravity, geoelectrical, and ground penetrating radar surveys, with aerial and backpack lidar topographic surveys and ground truth point sampling. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Groundwater level data, lidar surveys, peat depth surveys, historic site use data, site access, logistical support |
| Impact | Seasonal geophysical surveys to assess ability of quantum technology gravity sensors to map complex water level variations (ongoing activity) |
| Start Year | 2023 |
| Description | New Scientist Emerging Technologies Summit 2024 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | We (Nicole Metje from Birmingham University and I) gave an invited presentation "Quantum Sensors: (Not) A Silver Bullet" at the inaugural Emerging Technologies Summit meeting organised by New Scientist magazine. The audience included MPs, academics, industry CEOs & CTOs, practitioners, public sector, innovators and tech visionary representatives. The event was widely reported in web and social media outlets. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://emergingtech.newscientist.com/event/df325a4a-069f-437d-ab4d-eb30a59550b5/summary |