Sensor Placement

The effectiveness of sensing technologies hinges on the strategic placement of sensors throughout the water distribution system. Optimally positioning a limited number of sensors in complex urban water networks to effectively monitor their dynamics and detect leaks is a mathematically challenging problem due to its combinatorial nature.

A quantum machine learning solution using optimisation algorithms can be employed to determine the best locations for sensors within the water distribution network. This can utilise neutral atom quantum processors.

This approach can lead to a more efficient and accurate monitoring system, enabling better detection of water leaks and reducing water loss in urban areas, which is crucial in water-scarce regions.