The Econet Project: AI Based Satellite and Ground Sensor Analysis for Surface Waters Protection

EcoNet is a joint project between the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the Institute of Nanostructured Materials of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISMN) with the participation of University of Tor Vergata (UTOV) that aims to develop an integrated sensor-driven system managed by artificial intelligence (AI) for monitoring surface waters near human settlements. The present paper outlines the foundational concepts of the project, the methodology and the ongoing activities, with an outlook towards the innovation for downstream applications in the field of aquatic ecosystem monitoring and management.