Moving beyond the Technology: A Socio-technical Roadmap for Low-Cost Water Sensor Network Applications
Feng Mao, Kieran Khamis, Julian Clark, Stefan Krause, Wouter Buytaert, B. F. Ochoa‐Tocachi, David M. Hannah
Abstract
, each of which has different technical and nontechnical configurations that determine how, where, by whom, and for what purpose low-cost sensor networks are used. Third, we discuss the governance factors (e.g., stakeholders and users, networks sustainability and maintenance, application scenarios, and integrated design) and emerging technical opportunities that we argue need to be considered to maximize the added value and long-term societal impact of the next generation of sensor network applications. We conclude that consideration of the full range of socio-technical issues is essential to realize the full potential of sensor network technologies for society and the environment.