The LilyPad: An Internet Connected Freshwater Reservoir Monitoring Device

Fresh water is one of the most important resources of our time. An area's ability to measure their available water storage and accurately measure losses is important for water stability in a region. Modern technologies are available to manage water storage and levels. For water management organizations to make informed decisions on where to invest in their infrastructure they need data. The Lilypad sensor platform intends to meet those needs by monitoring evaporation levels and provide live data to inform decision making. To do this the Lilypad measures the temperature of the water along with the temperature and humidity of the air. It is also equipped with a 4G board and an SD card to log data both locally and on the cloud.