1.4.3.1 Weather Related Technologies

Landslides, debris flows, and flooding are generally caused by heavy rainfall. Therefore, it is important for road managers to observe rainfall along the road in real time.

For this purpose, it is necessary to establish a system that conducts local meteorological and rainfall observations to inform road managers.

In addition, it is also necessary to combine with a system that alerts when the observed data exceeds a certain threshold level so that road managers can quickly make decisions such as traffic regulations.

KIOSK technologies

• 1.4.3.1.1 Extreme weather observation technology using unique small doppler radar
• 1.4.3.1.2 Technology that provides comprehensive information necessary for road management, utilizing unique radar and current local rainfall or snow distribution analysis technology
• 1.4.3.1.3 Compact, low-cost weather observation technology
• 1.4.3.1.4 Three types of water level monitoring technology
• 1.4.3.1.5 Flood warning technology

1.4.3.2 Slope Related Technologies

Slope risks depend on the geography and geology. Geographical, geological and geotechnical survey, simulation and monitoring is necessary for mapping the location where the risks exist and assess the hazards.

During and after construction, periodical monitoring of the road and slope along the road is essential for the road management.

KIOSK technologies

• 1.4.3.2.1 Landslide topography interpretation technology by AI
• 1.4.3.2.2 Slope monitoring system using remote sensing technology
• 1.4.3.2.3 Prediction technology for slope behavior during earthquakes using numerical analysis
• 1.4.3.2.4 Cloud-based slope and road structure measurement and monitoring service using WEB-GIS
• 1.4.3.2.5 GNSS based 24/7 deformation monitoring technology along the road side cut-slopes
• 1.4.3.2.6 Terrain and slope deformation monitoring technology using field surveillance camera system
• 1.4.3.2.7 Land deformation vector visualization technology using time sequence airborne LiDAR datasets
• 1.4.3.2.8 Wide area and holistic land deformation monitoring technology using satellite based Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
• 1.4.3.2.9 Simple boring method to enable 100% core collection in gravel layer
• 1.4.3.2.10 Method using a back-pack type mobile laser scanner for identifying trees being obstacles along a road
• 1.4.3.2.11 3D BIM for slope (Efficiency improvement of measures for slope failure and countermeasures for landslides, such as groundwater drainage works, using 3D technology)
• 1.4.3.2.12 Hazard mapping technology for slope (Smart disaster prevention technology by real-time monitoring the land with DX)
• 1.4.3.2.13 Prediction of tsunami height and inundation area due to earthquake (Tsunami height/inundation area prediction by using detailed topographic data)
• 1.4.3.2.14 Support for earthquake-resistant design by using simulated seismic wave creation technology of 3 component differential method, and 3 dimensional underground models (Support for Seismic performance design by utilizing 3D ground technology)
• 1.4.3.2.15 Early warning monitoring technology of slope failure using tilt sensors array and volumetric water contents
• 1.4.3.2.16 Monitoring of ground movements around roads from space
• 1.4.3.2.17 Data Management & analysis technology using tablet

1.4.3.3 Earthquake Related Technologies

Earthquakes generally occur along active faults. In addition, it must be considered that disasters due to tsunami and liquefaction may occur in coastal areas and soft ground areas. Therefore, the assessment of the earthquake hazards should be carried out based on the knowledge of earth science. And combining with earthquake observation networks, and simulations of seismic intensity and tsunami height, we can estimate earthquakes, tsunamis, and liquefaction hazards that may occur in the future.

KIOSK technologies

• 1.4.3.3.1 Earthquake observation Technology
• 1.4.3.3.2 Crash simulation of tsunami driftage
• 1.4.3.3.3 Seismic design support technology for reliability-based design
• 1.4.3.3.4 Three-dimensional simplified deformation prediction technique for liquefied ground
• 1.4.3.3.5 Seismic liquefaction analysis

1.4.3.4 Disaster Factors

Natural disasters are mainly caused by earthquakes and heavy rains. But there might be a possibility that disaster factors other than earthquakes and heavy rains might cause hazards.

In this section, other disaster factors, which are not described in 1.4.3.1 – 1.4.3.3, are described.

KIOSK technologies

• 1.4.3.4.1 Mud flood simulation based road damage estimation technology