ICC, a cutting-edge tool dedicated to sustainable water management, is designed to transform the monitoring and utilization of agricultural parcels on a city-wide scale. This innovative interface leverages OpenStreetMap to provide a comprehensive view of irrigated and cover-cropped parcels, enabling users to make informed decisions and contribute to efficient water and cover crop use.

Objectives

The primary goal of ICC is to assess whether agricultural parcels have been irrigated or used for cover crops during a specific year. By achieving this objective, ICC aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices and contribute to water conservation, regardless of the location.

Solution

ICC positions itself as a comprehensive solution for monitoring and managing water resources. Its interactive mapping feature highlights the locations of each water-stained area observed by satellites. Leveraging satellite imagery archives spanning over five years, ICC allows users to analyze the historical evolution of water in specific regions. Each significant area is presented with monthly and yearly analyses. The decision map uses color indicators to represent different sizes of water surfaces, and detailed analyses are available for each detected surface. The flexibility of ICC’s configuration enables it to adapt to various contexts, addressing specific water resource management needs beyond the agricultural sector. It’s worth noting that in this demonstration, only the PACA region is presented, but ICC can be applied to other regions according to the specific needs of the user.