From a project perspective, the overall topic of "data platform" consists of several sub-topics that were set up as sub-projects:
- Data platform (cosma21)
- LoRaWAN
- Environmental sensors
The data platform acts as a kind of hub for data of all kinds. Furthermore, it will later be possible for third parties (such as companies or partner companies) to securely access data or exchange data with the city group. The underlying core application is called cosma21 - effectively the heart of the entire data platform (an ekom21 solution). This uses technical interfaces to access physical devices (e.g. sensors), specialist applications (e.g. process control system) and other cloud solutions, consolidates and harmonizes relevant data and, if necessary, creates evaluations and correlations in order to provide certain decision-making aids, e.g. in the form of KPIs (key performance indicators) for internal purposes or to provide citizens with access to valuable and useful information (e.g. for flood reports).
LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a wireless network technology that makes it possible to transmit data over long distances in an extremely energy-efficient manner. This technology was developed specifically for applications in the Internet of Things (IoT) and has established itself worldwide in this area. Stadtwerke Bad Homburg already operates such a network.
The aim of the LoRaWAN sub-project is to further expand this technology and use LoRaWAN sensors in various application areas. The transmitted data from the data platform will be merged in order to improve efficiency and coordination in various fields of application. We use LoRaWAN to take full advantage of the IoT and develop innovative solutions for our city.
Natural disasters are on the rise worldwide, and Germany is also increasingly affected by severe weather events. Local authorities are faced with the challenge of dealing with these events effectively. Various areas such as disaster control, depots, water authorities and environmental and climate protection work closely together. The use cases in these areas are bundled and jointly analyzed.
The first step is to focus on identifying suitable sensors. The second step involves integrating various data sources in order to provide meaningful and timely information for users and the respective application scenarios. The environmental sensor technology thus serves as the basis for early warning systems in order to be able to react in good time to natural disasters and extreme weather events and to ensure the safety of the city of Bad Homburg and the associated community.
This is a project from the "Starke Heimat" funding pot
