Scene 2: Predicting natural disasters.
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"Oh oh! There's a warning that a mudslide is likely to occur in six hours. We should go to a shelter immediately."
- A mudslide warning was issued to a family who lives near the mountains. Even though it's extremely difficult to anticipate the sudden occurrence of a mudslide, a sensor buried in the mountain slope detects any abnormal phenomena underground and determines the possibility of a mudslide. If such a system were actually available, it could keep people safe and secure from natural disasters anywhere in the world.
Ubiquitous Sensor Network
Imagine an underground sensor that can detect deformations or distortions in the ground. When highly miniaturized high-performance sensors become mass-producible through MEMS technology, it will become possible to install sensors such as these virtually anywhere. Connecting these sensors to a network will also make it possible to quickly predict the time and location of a potential mudslide or other natural disaster, by using data showing a change occurring somewhere in a remote location and issuing a warning to that area. This kind of system will be able to minimize the risk of encountering natural disasters and make the world safer for all.
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