Research Structure and Implementation Plan

Objectives:

i) develop CP simulation models for SWNs and WWNs to allow evaluation of CPA scenarios,

ii) integrate cyber-physical models for SWNs, WWNs and WDNs into the AEGIS CP simulation platform for UWSs, capable of long-period simulation,

iii) develop a hydrodynamic impact assessment module to evaluate flood and overflow events.

Task 1.1: Development of cyber-physical simulation models for SWNs and WWNs. Novel CP simulation models will be developed (D1), building on the extensible cyber layer of RISKNOUGHT, and coupling physical models based on SWMM for the physical processes. This will allow the simulation of CPA events on SWNs and WWNs. The models will be integrated in the AEGIS CP simulation platform (T1.2).

Task 1.2: Development of the AEGIS integrated CP simulation platform for UWS networks. Cyber-physical WDN, SWN and WWN models will be integrated into the same platform, supporting long-period simulation, to allow unified and holistic stress-testing of the UWS (D2).

Task 1.3: Development of a hydrodynamic impact assessment module. This task focuses on coupling the AEGIS CP simulation platform (T1.2) with HEC-RAS through a dedicated module to automatically set-up and run 2-D flood and overflow simulations in order to assess the impact of natural and human-induced hazards through a multitude of social, environmental and economic metrics. The module (D3) can provide feedback to the AEGIS CP platform about possible cascading effects between the networks.

Deliverables:

D1: CP SWN and WWN models

D2: AEGIS CP platform

D3: Hydrodynamic impact module

Objectives:

i) formulate the AEGIS resilience assessment framework accounting for long and short term stressors for CP UWS networks,

ii) develop downscaling and disaggregation tools for climate projections.

Task 2.1: Formulation of the AEGIS resilience assessment framework. Methodological framework (D4) to stress-test CP UWS networks, in current and alternative configurations, with uncertainty aware scenarios comprising long-term stressors (such as climate change and socioeconomic changes), and short-term stressors, including flood events that are accentuated by climate change (T2.2) and CPAs. Resilience will be assessed on the basis of multiple metrics to enhance strategic planning and decision making of water utilities, informed by a) the AEGIS platform (T1.2) for CP operational performance of the UWS and b) the impacts of flood risk and overflows induced by natural and human-induced hazards (T1.3).

Task 2.2: Downscaling and disaggregation tools for climate projections. This task will focus on deploying/creating the necessary tools (D5) that can be used in the scenario planning phase to generate finer temporal scale timeseries to be used in specific events, such as floods.

Deliverables:

D4: AEGIS resilience assessment framework

D5: Downscaling and disaggregation tools for climate projections

Objectives:

i) collect data and information required to create models for the current system of DEYA Syrou as case study

ii) test, validate and demonstrate AEGIS solutions and methodology on the case study.

Task 3.1: Real world UWS case study to test and demonstrate AEGIS project. This task collects data and information needed for CP modelling of the UWS, in cooperation with DEYA Syrou (D6). The models will be used to test the solutions of WP1 and WP2. With the synergy of DEYA Syrou, the hydroinformatics tools and the resilience assessment framework will be demonstrated on the case study created (D7).

Deliverables:

D6: Case study modelling data

D7: AEGIS demonstration on the case study

Objectives:

i) ensure wide dissemination of scientific breakthroughs to ensure high international scientific impact

ii) ii) support communication of project’s results to stakeholders and a wider audience.

Task 4.1 Communication of project results, aiming to exchange knowledge and raise awareness with wider audiences. The project’s website (D8) will host results and news and be updated regularly, social media posts and newsletters will be used for engagement, especially at important milestones, and a workshop (D9) will be held with stakeholders from the case study to engage with the project’s results.

Task 4.2 Dissemination through scientific publications. Publications in international peer reviewed scientific journals and presentations in international conferences (D10), aiming to publish novel methodological research undertaken in WP1 and WP2, to reach out to the scientific community. Feedback received from academic experts will be helpful to fine tune ideas.

Deliverables:

D8: Project identity and website

D9: AEGIS Workshop

D10: Scientific Publications

Objectives:

i) ensure timely, efficient, and effective implementation of the workplan

ii) ensure effective communication within AEGIS, H.F.R.I., the Host Institution, DEYA Syrou and other bodies

Task 5.1 Project Management involves the following activities: a) Monitoring of progress and initiation of remedial actions to ensure achievement of WPs’ objectives, b) Effective and secure handling of data and information collected, generated and stored from the case study, c) Representation of the project externally to H.F.R.I., the Host Institution and other bodies, including DEYA Syrou, d) Communication between the PI and the external Advisory Board, e) Management of funds and effort to ensure efficient resource utilisation and achieve all objectives, and f) Preparation of progress reports (D11, D12).

Deliverables:

D11: Interim project report

D12: Final project report