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ORNL, City of Oak Ridge Partner on Sensor Project

Prototype monitors population density, traffic flow and environmental data including air and water quality.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are partnering with the city of Oak Ridge to develop UrbanSense, a sensor network and real-time visualization platform that helps cities evaluate trends in urban activity.   The project, initiated by ORNL’s Urban Dynamics Institute, centers on addressing cities’ real-world challenges through applied urban science.   “Preparing for urban growth and planning for future infrastructure development and resource demands...

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