GeoNetSee – An AI/IoT-based system of GEOsensor NETworks for real-time monitoring of unStablE tErrain and artificial structures
GeoNetSee, a project that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), aims at creating a “geosensor” network for real-time monitoring of unstable terrain and artificial structures in the Danube Region. Central to this effort is the creation of the Danube Collaborative Center (DCC) – a digital platform that connects researchers, geodetic engineers, public authorities, and decision-makers, providing real-time data for precise measurements, infrastructure monitoring, and risk assessment. The DCC will act as a hub for cross-border collaboration, fostering knowledge exchange and supporting coordinated responses to geohazards. The project also includes pilot actions in Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Montenegro, which will demonstrate the effectiveness of real-time geodetic monitoring, generate valuable data for risk management, and showcase scalable solutions for the broader Danube Region, helping to bridge the innovation level gap and promote a smarter, more resilient future.
Objectives: The GeoNetSee project aims to address critical challenges related to terrain instability and disaster resilience in the Danube Region through a comprehensive approach that integrates technology, collaboration, and community engagement. The main objectives include:
- Enhancing and harmonising innovation levels: Develop a strategy to reduce the differences in the innovation level across the Danube Region, by supporting the adoption of advanced AI, IoT, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies for real-time geodetic monitoring.
- Systematic real-time monitoring: Establish a robust GeoNetSee system for the continuous monitoring, collection, and analysis of geospatial data on observed instabilities. This will significantly improve the planning and the execution of rescue and protection measures.
- Creating the Danube Coordination Centre (DCC): Build a digital platform that connects researchers, engineers, public authorities, and decision-makers across the Danube Region, facilitating knowledge exchange, data sharing, and joint problem-solving, while supporting cross-border collaboration.
- Strengthening disaster preparedness: Enhance the coordination and preparedness of rescue and protection systems by promoting organised, data-driven action for disaster risk reduction, and increasing the resilience of critical infrastructure.
- Raising public awareness and preparedness: Provide citizens and local communities with timely information on potential landslides, rockfalls, and other geohazards. This will support the development of municipal plans for prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Need and (expected) impact: The Danube Region faces ongoing challenges from natural hazards such as landslides, slope failures, and infrastructure instability, underscoring the urgent need for timely and accurate monitoring systems. However, the adoption of advanced geodetic monitoring technologies remains limited, creating a significant innovation gap that hinders early detection and effective response. Since many geohazards are transboundary in nature, coordinated cross-border data collection and analysis are essential for comprehensive regional risk management. Additionally, the lack of a centralised platform for sharing data, best practices, and research findings continues to hinder innovation and collaborative problem-solving across the region.
The GeoNetSee project is expected to significantly strengthen disaster resilience across the Danube Region by providing real-time monitoring data that enables quicker responses to ground movements, thereby reducing risks to infrastructure and communities. By facilitating technology transfer and targeted training through the Danube Coordination Centre (DCC), the project will help close the innovation gap in geodetic monitoring and risk management. The data and insights generated will also support evidence-based policymaking in areas such as infrastructure planning, disaster risk reduction, and climate adaptation. The DCC will serve as a sustainable digital hub for regional collaboration, ensuring that the project’s benefits continue for at least five years beyond its completion. Pilot actions in Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina will demonstrate replicable solutions for other regions facing similar geohazard challenges. Ultimately, GeoNetSee aims to deliver meaningful environmental and societal benefits by reducing the likelihood of catastrophic events and enhancing early warning capabilities to support long-term sustainable development.
Macro-regional dimension: GeoNetSee is firmly anchored within the EUSDR, addressing shared geohazards and infrastructure challenges through a coordinated, transnational approach. The project involves 14 partners across 9 countries: Serbia, Romania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Hungary, Austria, Montenegro, Slovenia, Czechia, and Croatia, creating a comprehensive network for real-time geosensor data collection and analysis. The project strives to foster collaboration across the Danube Region by integrating data from multiple states, ensuring seamless cross-border communication, and promoting the joint development of innovative technologies for geohazard monitoring. This will strengthen regional resilience, support coordinated disaster response, and contribute to the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of the entire Danube Region.
Stakeholders involved: The GeoNetSee project brings together a diverse network of stakeholders, reflecting the complex, cross-disciplinary nature of geohazard monitoring and risk management. The project consortium consists of 14 core project partners from 9 countries, including leading universities, research institutes, public authorities, and private sector innovators.
The core project partners include the University of Belgrade (Serbia), Geological Institute of Romania (Romania), University of Novi Sad (Serbia), Geosolutions Ltd. (Serbia), Geological Survey of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnia & Herzegovina), International Burch University (Bosnia & Herzegovina), SURVIOT Monitoring Ltd. (Hungary), Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary), nast consulting ZT GmbH (Austria), University of Montenegro (Montenegro), MoDrone Ltd. (Montenegro), VSB-Technical University of Ostrava (Czechia), Geological Survey of Slovenia (Slovenia), and Croatian Geological Survey (Croatia).
Supporting this core group are 12 Associated Strategic Partners, which play a critical role in providing local expertise, infrastructure support, and stakeholder connections essential for successful pilot actions and regional dissemination.
Budget and Funding: Current Interreg funding: EUR 1 433 024
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