James Perry of Utilis joins us to discuss Synthetic Aperture Radar and its many and varied applications in the water sector. James provides a wealth of information about how the technology developed to its cost-effective use and application in the water sector. Plus, Reese Tisdale of Bluefield Research provides more water industry insights on the California drought and how utilities are bringing climate adaptation experience learned in California to other regions of the United States.
In this session, you’ll learn about: 

Jim’s background in big public companies and start-ups
What synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is
How SAR works
How SAR can find the “underground signature” of water
How SAR mapping can help identify where leaks occur in a water system
The types of leaks SAR mapping can identify, from slow drips to large main breaks
How SAR mapping allows system surveys to allow utilities to target problem leak areas
Utilis’ experience as to where the infrastructure is leaking (mains, s