Taiwan

Background:

Situated in Yanshui District, Tainan City, Taiwan, Jianshanpi Reservoir is a testament to its historical origins from the Japanese colonial era. Initially constructed to provide cooling water for the Taiwan Sugar Corp. Factory, the reservoir features a gate-free overflow spillway and a designed capacity of 6.33 million cubic meters, presently holding around 3.06 million cubic meters. Covering a catchment area of 10.28 square kilometers and a full water level extending over 75.69 hectares, the reservoir has transitioned from its industrial role to become a designated scenic area in Tainan County. Aside from reservoir management and forest conservation, the site has also embraced tourism development, making Jianshanpi Reservoir a captivating destination where the essence of history, nature, and leisure converges in the heart of Taiwan.

Challenge: 

In the genesis of the dam construction project, an earthquake monitoring system was meticulously integrated, featuring two strategically positioned sensors at the crest and base for comprehensive seismic surveillance. However, the project encountered a formidable challenge with the absence of an external network connection, thwarting real-time access to crucial earthquake data. This limitation consequently hindered the system’s capacity for providing earthquake early warnings, restricting its functionality to on-site data provision. Compounded by the constraints inherent in the equipment setup and technical support at that juncture, the accessibility of seismic data was confined to the computer room. Furthermore, the absence of an external display exacerbated the predicament, impeding the visual representation of earthquake data. This case study illuminates the intrinsic limitations of the initial setup, underscoring the imperative for advancements to optimize earthquake monitoring capabilities and facilitate seamless communication.