Theme 2
Networks, Data, Security, Governance and Standards
Researching and testing wireless data collection, transmission, and storage methods, while exploring governance models and standards to guide IoT water system operations.
About the Project
Theme 2 focuses on building the foundational digital infrastructure needed to support large-scale IoT water monitoring systems. This includes researching and testing a wide range of wireless communication methods—such as NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, WiFi, RF, LTE and satellite—to ensure reliable data transfer across diverse environments, from dense cities to remote catchments. The theme also explores hybrid gateway technologies that combine multiple communication options to improve system resilience, reduce energy consumption and maintain stable performance in challenging field conditions.
A second key pillar of this theme is improving how sensor data is stored, described and shared. As organisations collect increasingly large and complex datasets, the lack of standardisation has become a major barrier to effective decision-making. This theme will establish requirements for consistent data governance, metadata standards and secure storage frameworks, supported by an open platform for industry use. It also investigates cross-media communication—such as acoustic transmission for underwater sensors—to support emerging use cases. Together, these efforts aim to create a unified, secure and efficient data ecosystem that enables smarter, safer and more integrated IoT water system operations.
Project Objectives
Energy-Efficient Data Communication
Design low-power communication protocols and gateway systems that improve sensor longevity and maintain performance in remote, harsh and resource-constrained settings.
Reliable Hybrid Connectivity
Evaluate and develop hybrid communication technologies (NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, WiFi, RF, LTE, satellite) to ensure stable and energy-efficient data transmission across diverse water environments.
Standardised Data Management
Establish consistent frameworks for storing, describing and organising large water datasets, enabling clearer interpretation and improved decision-making across sectors.
Secure & Trusted Data Handling
Implement strong data governance and security standards to safeguard sensitive information, ensuring integrity, confidentiality and responsible data sharing across partners.
Interoperability & Open Platforms
Develop open, industry-aligned platforms that allow different sensors, networks and organisations to integrate seamlessly, supporting scalable and future-proof digital water systems.
Cross-Media Communication Innovation
Advance underwater and cross-media communication methods—such as acoustic data transfer and signal conversion—to support emerging sensing applications and extend monitoring coverage.
Key Milestones
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Meet Our Visionary Team
Prof Raja Jurdak
Theme 2 Lead
Raja Jurdak is a Professor of Distributed Systems & Chair in Applied Data Sciences, as well as the Director of the Trusted Networks Lab at Queensland University of Technology. His main research intere...