Join the Connectivity Innovation Network for a presentation and demonstration of the Wireless Rain Gauge, an innovative technology developed by Dr Kai Wu from the University of Technology Sydney.

Using existing wireless communication signals from mobile (cellular) networks to measure rainfall in real time, the Wireless Rain Gauge explores a new approach to rainfall monitoring. This could support disaster preparedness and environmental monitoring, particularly in flood-prone regions.

The event forms part of CIN’s Sensing for Disasters initiative, delivered in collaboration with the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN).

The initiative grew from discussions at CIN’s first Regional Connectivity Symposium, co-hosted with Southern Cross University in Lismore in 2023. During the symposium, local stakeholders highlighted the need for new approaches to disaster sensing and flood resilience. Returning to Lismore, this event brings one of the outcomes of those conversations back to the community where they began.

During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Learn how the Wireless Rain Gauge measures rainfall using wireless radio signals
• Explore its potential applications for disaster preparedness and environmental monitoring
• Hear from Dr Kai Wu about the research behind the project
• Meet the research team and ask questions
• Network with researchers, government, industry and community representatives over a light lunch