SMARTLAGOON 2024 Annual Meeting
During the last week of June, the SMARTLAGOON team gathered together at the UCAM HiTech Innovation hub for the 2024 annual meeting. This was the occasion to discuss the project’s progress, address pending issues, and plan future activities as the project comes closer to its conclusion. Here is a recap of the meeting’s key sessions and discussions.
Monday, June 24
SMARTLAGOON Project Status
After an official welcome session, an overview of the project’s status was presented, highlighting significant milestones achieved and outlining the objectives for the last months of the project.
Mar Menor – Erken Lake Monitoring
The monitoring activities for Mar Menor and Erken Lake were reviewed, focusing on unresolved challenges and strategies to enhance data collection and analysis.
Citizen Science & Communication
The role of citizen science in SMARTLAGOON was a crucial topic. Discussions centered around improving communication channels with the public to foster greater participation and data accuracy.
Management Challenges for the Upcoming Months
The day concluded with a session on management challenges, addressing administrative and logistical aspects to streamline project operations in the coming months.
Tuesday, June 25
Digital Twin: Open Challenges
Discussions on the digital twin model highlighted pending issues and proposed solutions to refine this innovative tool that simulates the Mar Menor ecosystem.
Chemical Sensors Demonstration at Albujón
A highlight of the day was the demonstration of chemical sensors funded by Estrella de Levante, which measure nitrate levels at Albujón. This session provided practical insights into the project’s technological applications.
Wednesday, June 26
Mar Menor – Erken Lake Hydrological Modelling: Open Challenges
Hydrological modelling sessions addressed current gaps and proposed methodologies to improve predictive accuracy and data integration for Mar Menor and Erken Lake.
Mar Menor – Erken Lake Hydrodynamic-Ecosystem Modelling
A detailed discussion on hydrodynamic-ecosystem modelling explored the intricate interactions within the Mar Menor and Erken Lake ecosystems, aiming to enhance our understanding of these complex systems.
Mar Menor System Dynamics Modelling: Open Challenges
The day concluded with a focus on system dynamics modelling, identifying pending issues and discussing approaches to develop a more comprehensive model for the Mar Menor.
The SMARTLAGOON annual meeting was a resounding success, fostering a collaborative environment to address challenges, share knowledge, and plan for the future. The insights and decisions made during that week will undoubtedly propel the project towards achieving its ambitious goals.
Stay tuned for more updates as SMARTLAGOON continues to innovate and make strides in environmental monitoring and modelling!
