On Measurement, Modelling, and Management: Raw data can reveal the ultimate truth. Accurate measurements, whether big or small, can lead to breakthroughs. Since 1982, our focus on better measurement, modelling, and management has been applied to hundreds of challenges and projects. This has resulted in better sensors, high-fidelity data, advanced models, faster computation, improved communications, enhanced situational awareness, actionable intelligence, better automation, control and management, and ultimately, smarter, more secure, and resilient systems and infrastructures. Empowered organizations and individuals benefit from these improvements.
Examples:
1. Temperature Sensors:
- Instant readings
- Continuous monitoring
- High sampling rate
- Accuracy: ±0.1°C
- Prevents overheating, ensures optimal operation
2. Air Quality Sensors:
- Real-time data
- Extensive coverage
- High sampling rate
- Accuracy: ±5%
- Improves public health, aids urban planning
3. Seismic Sensors:
- Immediate detection
- Large datasets
- Very high sampling rate
- Accuracy: ±0.01 magnitude
- Enhances disaster preparedness and response
4. Blood Glucose Monitors:
- Seconds to read
- Accuracy: ±10%
- Better diabetes management, prevents complications
5. Power Grid Measurements (SCADA, PMUs):
- Real-time monitoring
- High data flow
- High sampling rate
- Accuracy: ±0.1%
- Ensures efficient, stable, and reliable electricity distribution
If you measure it, value/price it, and integrate it into your operations and planning, you are likely to model and manage it better. The “gold” is in the data.
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When embarking on the journey of scientific discovery and innovation, it's crucial to trust yourself and go beyond the status quo. Outside of facts and figures, raw data is the ultimate source of truth. No matter how big or small, an accurate measurement or validation could bring you one step closer to a potentially life-changing breakthrough.
