US Bureau of Reclamation has selected the following winners to share in the $400,000 of the Crack the Case Challenge. The winners are:
- Integrated DAS & EM-SP Crack Detection for Dams, submitted by Mahdi Haddad
- GAIA - Geophysical Anomaly Inference Algorithm submitted by TAB Technologies
- Dam Monitoring from Space submitted by InfraSAR team
- Nonlinear Dynamic Crack Signature Tomography submitted by Ziga Gosar
- Surface Net Acoustic Computed Tomography (SNA-CT) submitted by HeroGuy's team
- Surface Deformation Laser Array submitted by Team Hydra
- CrackSense: Fiber-Optic Early Crack Detection by ESG’s Team
Teams selected to advance to Phase 2 will refine and validate their proposed solutions, progressing from a concept to a more developed, testable system. Phase 2 will focus on refining the technical approach, addressing risks from Phase 1, and proving feasibility through analysis, modeling, prototyping, or testing. Teams will define system architecture, performance goals, deployment plans, and operational factors for embankment dam environments, considering materials, site constraints, and cultural interference. The Phase 2 goal is to show technical confidence and evidence for Phase 3 demonstrations.
Congratulations once again to our winners!
