INDYMO is a recently created start-up that works in the field of the management of water resources and water quality. Our focus is on innovative ways of monitoring water quality and ecology using underwater drones (dynamic). Until now we have been working with an underwater drone equipped with water quality sensors and a video camera. A new drone is currently in the development stage, and our goal is to make it an efficient and powerful tool, suitable for various uses and applications in the field of water.

1. If you want to know more about what is not in plain sight...

2. INDYMO
Collecting better data using dynamic monitoring  underwater drone (ROV)

3. Interaction between:
• Chemical parameters
• Physical characteristics
• Biological conditions
Water quality
INDYMO – Vision and Mission
Knowledge about the quality and quantity of water resources
is important:
• Tracking and elimination/prevention of polution sources
• Characterization of water bodies
• Identification of changes and trends in water quality
• Understanding of water systems
• Better management decisions and strategies
• Basis for policy making

4. INDYMO – Vision and Mission
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Variability
Water quality is complex and difficult to measure:
• Dynamic in time and depth
• Spatial and seasonal variability
• Multitude of water bodies

5. Water Quality Standards - WFD
INDYMO – Vision and Mission
European and national regulations require extensive monitoring
Water boards responsible for monitoring and maintaining good
water quality and ecological status of water bodies
Grab Samples are the most common monitoring method:
• Single point in time
• Posterior testing/analysis in a laboratory
• Several points can be combined to reflect the overall
condition of a water body
• Time consuming and not cost-effective
Currently: static monitoring

6. Innovative Dynamic Monitoring
State of the art tecnologies
(underwater drones, sensors)
Improved knowledge of
water systems
Operation, maintenance and
ecological improvement
measures
Applied measures impact the
environment
Monitoring the effectiveness and
success of measures
Better informed
decisions:
Analysis of the current situation
(problems, opportunities,
needs, processes)
Why
INDYMO – Why dynamic data

7. Modern technology and smart data collection enables improved monitoring
of water quality, ecology and hydraulic structures.
Vision
Mission
INDYMO delivers better data and
analysis of water quality, ecology
and hydraulic structures using
state-of-the-art technologies
against a competitive price.
INDYMO – Vision and Mission

8. INDYMO - Team
INDYMO Team
Floris Boogaard
Rui Lima
Rutger de Graaf
• Research background
• Strong technical skills
• Knowledge of water management
• Project manager at TAUW (nominated Eng. of the Year 2011)
• Lecturer at Hanze University of Applied Sciences
• Finishing PhD at TU Delft
• Director of Deltasync
• Lecturer at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
• PhD (cum laude) - Innovations in urban water management
• Editor of the Journal of Water and Climate Change (IWA)
• MSc in Civil Engineering (Hydraulics and Water Resources)
• Internships/research at Deltasync and water board (Portugal)

9. INDYMO – Partners
• Strong link with education institutions
• Working with students: internships
• Stimulating technical innovation
INDYMO vs education
Partners
Max Tobé Mathijs Bol Viktor Schoute

10. INDYMO - Equipment
Equipment:
Diver Sensors (CTD)
HD Video cameras
Multi-parameter sensor
Diving light
Underwater Drone
Water quality measurements
Ecological scans
Insight into the underwater world!

11. INDYMO - Field Work

12. INDYMO - Outcomes
Data (graphs) – Water quality parameters
Multi-parameter sensor and diver measure:
•Dissolved Oxygen (Rugged)
•Nitrate (ISE)
•Ammonium (ISE)
•Conductivity
•Temperature
•Depth (Pressure)
INDYMO can measure:
•Long term data  Static measurements
•Short term data  Dynamic measurements (with drone)
Results from the analysis of the data are represented in graphs
4D dynamic data
(x,y,h,t)

13. INDYMO - Outcomes
Visuals - Underwater images
Insight into the aquatic environment.
The type of fish and aquatic organisms present and bio-diversity, are
indicators of the ecological state of water bodies.

14. • Monitoring water quality of WWTP effluent
• Dynamic monitoring for ecology (WFD)
• Efectiveness of WFD measures (e.g. Fish passages)
• Mapping salt intrusion
• Monitoring discharges of industries (high temperature discharges)
• Rules and regulations ‘handhaving’
• Search for polution sources
INDYMO - Possible activities
Examples of possible studies/pilots
Additional possible applications in
various other fields will be analyzed

15. INDYMO – Successful Pilots
Ecological scan at Tiengementen
for Natuurmonumenten
Dissolved oxygen measurements in a
pond in Groningen to study the
efectiveness of a fountain for its aeration
Monitoring of fish migration in Halfweg
Drone at the Niewe Maas
(Rijkswaterstaat)

16. INDYMO will be working closely with
teams in the RDM Campus (Aquabots
programme) to develop smart surface
and submersible water drones
Examples – Autonomous Surface Vehicles
Several research examples of successful
autonomous water surface drones

17. Examples – Deep Sea AUVs
Several examples of submerged drones
used for deep ocean exploration
These drones are usually autonomous and can
reach depths over 5000m

18. Examples – Shallow Water ROVs and AUVs
Not so many examples of water quality
monitoring in fresh water bodies
SUNY ESF - Remote controlled
Used only for research purposes
(bichemistry)
SHOAL (BMT Group) - Autonomous
Used to patrol port waters to identify
security threats, locate pollution sources,
and inspect the underwater infrastructure
Both remote-controlled and autonomous examples.

19. Examples – Aerial drones and water quality
Even aerial drones start to look towards the water
How are aerial drones related with water quality?

20. Research opportunities
Endless unexplored possibilities...
... for INDYMO to explore!
Underwater image enhancement (e.g. infrared
thermography, sonar)
Combination of airdrones , surface and submerged drones
Possibility to add other equipment allow several
other future applications

21. Great results from data collected with the submerged drone.
Acknowledgement of the potential of drones for monitoring
Success of the project, enthusiasm and good receptivity during conferences
led to the creation of INDYMO
Current Project - Impacts of Floating Urbanization
Project funded by the Valorius
Programme Subsidy
Several big partners involved (below)
Impacts of Floating Urbanization on water quality and ecology

22. • Reduction of the area available for air water interactions,
• Blocking penetration of light
• Provide surfaces that organisms can use to attach themselves
• Changes currents and affects wind (between houses)
Not much literature available about this subject. Some monitoring but:
• Research methods ineffective (grab samples)
• Water under the structures not included.
Current Project - Impacts of Floating Urbanization
Floating Structures:

23. Current Project - Impacts of Floating Urbanization
Difficult to access the zone underneath the
structures!  How to collect data?
Divers: Expensive and unsafe (limited
space between the structure and the
ground)
Drone allowed to easily go under the
structures and collect data
Added value (drones)

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Static measurements (up to 3 days)
Dynamic measurements (drone)
Ecological overview (drone)
Modelling
Results
Current Project - Impacts of Floating Urbanization

25. Project conclusions and remarks
No significant influence on water
quality (existing small-scale projects)
Positive impact in aquatic life
detected (building with nature
possibilities for the future)
Outcomes are of high interest for
mega cities with plans to implement
floating urban developments in a
near future
Current Project - Impacts of Floating Urbanization
More info about the visited locations at climatescan.nl

26. Current Project - Drone improvement
• Navigation system
• Remote-controlled vs Autonomous
• Real-time video and information from sensors
• Thether cable vs no cable
• Battery capacity (Autonomy)
• Additional equipment/sensors
Development and improvement of the drone

27. Knowledge Sharing
Climatescan.nl
Global online tool for knowledge sharing about water
management.
Points of interest with content available for each
location (videos, pictures, documents).

28. Knowledge Sharing
Reports
• Project Reports (e.g. Valorius)
• MSc/BSc Thesis
• Student Internship Reports

29. Knowledge Sharing
Scientific Publications
International Conference Proceedings:
• Deltas in Times of Climate Change II
• Drones and Hydraulics (Houille Blanche Journal)
• IAHR World Congress
• Amsterdam International Water Week

30. Knowledge Sharing
Participation in events
Presentations in Conferences:
• Deltas in Times of Climate Change II
• IAHR World Congress
• Amsterdam International Water Week
Exhibition of the drone (stand) and demonstrations:
• Deltas in Times of Climate Change II (VP Delta)
• Waterbouwdag (VP Delta stand)
• Aquadock Event (RDM Campus)
• E-Forum (YES!Delft)

31. Knowledge Sharing
Press presence

32. INDYMO
Not only work...
Seize the nature and eco-life

33. Email:
info@indymo.nl
Phone:
+31.619160401
Address:
Molengraaffsingel 12, 2629 JD Delft, The Netherlands
1. Contact us
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www.indymo.nl
https://twitter.com/INDYMO2015