Work Packages
1. Optimisation of Survey Strategy
a. Rapid evidence assessment of existing geophysical survey technologies
b. Review of best standard survey methodology for the likely targets
c. Report on appropriate sensor technology for target detection
d. Optimised / modified geophysical sensing technology
2.
Development of Data Processing Algorithm
a. Review existing data processing techniques and workflowsb. Develop bespoke processing software and/or codec. Trial code on Work Package 3 data
3. Field Trials on Industry Testing Facility
a. Test site prepared with known defects and duct blockagesb. Series of trial tests on sitec. Trial outputs
4. Commercial Feasibility Study and Evaluation of Business Models
a. Existing workflows reviewed in collaboration with industry stakeholdersb. Report on quantitative costs of reactive repairs, including indirect costsc. Commercial assessment of the new survey methods and/or approachesd. Proposed new workflow with draft business models where proved viable
5. Exploitation and Dissemination
a. Review possibility to protect any software developed under this projectb. Develop external communication and engagement planc. Generate interest in early adoptersd. Develop methods to incorporate the newest processes into RSK geophysical survey methodologye. Assess how findings from this project fit into BT work plans - BT internal presentationf. Create time-lapse video of field trials and demonstration of processed resultsg. Draft findings for publication in academic journal subject to confidentiality and exploitation issues
6. Project Management
a. Quarterly reportsb. Final report
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