Overview
Real-time control (RTC) is changing how municipalities operate stormwater infrastructure. Models that once supported design alone now run alongside sensors and forecasts to make operational decisions while a storm is underway.
This task committee collects case studies and develops practical guidance on model integration, data assimilation, forecasting and control strategies for green infrastructure, detention systems and conveyance networks.
Focus areas
- Coupling models with live sensor and forecast data
- Control strategies for detention, green infrastructure and conveyance
- Open tools for real-time modeling, including PySWMM and browser-based engines
- Case studies from utilities with operating RTC systems
Recent updates
With no recent activity the task committee was considered for sunset. Robert Dickinson volunteered to lead it, with support from Bryant McDonnell, and the committee continues as an active task committee.
Milestones
- Task committee active under new leadershipComplete
- Case study collectionIn progress
- Draft best-practice guidancePlanned
- Workshop or webinar on real-time controlPlanned
How to contribute
If you have implemented or are planning a real-time control system, share your experience and lessons learned, or help write the guidance.
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