2016 Annual Report of NILIM

Messages from Departments and Centers of NILIM

Stock management and improvement of energy efficiency of wastewater systems

Challenge for Uncertainty

Research Activities in the Field of Sediment-related Disaster Measures

Orientation of technology development for realization of smooth, safe, and comfortable road traffic

Activities for maintenance and construction of road structures

Research of the Building Department to realize a safe, reliable, and comfortable living environment

To realize the prosperous and comfortable living environment

Reflection of research and development outcomes into policies

Productivity improvement in infrastructure development process using i-Construction

1. Infrastructure maintenance

Empirical Study on B-DASH Project (ICT-applied operation management/deterioration diagnosis)

Development of technology to determine the degree of priority for investigation of sewerage pipes

For Optimization of Inspection Result Evaluation of River Structures

For Establishment of Nationwide Sandy Beach Monitoring by Satellite

Monitor Coastal Protection Facilities by Airborne LP Survey -Detect deterioration from existing data-

Impact of Climate Change on Dam Reservoir Water Quality

For Upgrade of Maintenance Technology Supporting Long Life of Dam

Noise barrier characteristics with change in road traffic noise

Investigation for inspections and lining design of road tunnels

Investigation for damage to civil engineering structures on existing roads

Method to accumulate and use investigation and diagnostic records using the building information model of outer walls

Simplified Cost-Benefit Evaluation Tool for the Operation and Maintenance of Public Infrastructure and Services in Suburban Built-Up Areas

More than 50 Years Have Passed Since the Birth of Tsukuba Science City

Initiatives for enhancing safety of street trees

2. Disaster prevention and disaster mitigation, and crisis management

Empirical study on B-DASH Project (Stormwater management technology for local torrential rain in urban area)

New Monitoring Method for River Levee

Making Opportunities For Everyone to Evacuate in Case of Approaching Flood

Renewed Coastal Plane Wave Generator -For assessment of erosion control measures for long-extended coast-

New Stage for Preventing/Mitigating Storm Surge Disasters in Coast -Guide for Preparing a Storm Surge Inundation Area Map-

Precautions for Artificial Reef -Not evaluated only by wave-absorbing performance-

Results of Study on Resilient Structures for Coastal Dikes

Full-scale High Flow Rate Hydraulic Model Experiment using Local Ground Sample

Flood Risk Visualization Project -Addressing the issue of "last one mile" to use river information for evacuation behavior-

Examples for Utilization of XRAIN Precipitation Information

Protect the Life from River Flood

Protect Urban Functions by Speedy Inundation Forecast

Study of methods to reduce risks of flood damage integrated with urban planning

Creation of Annual Record of Sediment Discharge in Mountainous Watershed

Study on Run-off Condition of Recent Debris Flows using LP Data

Relations between Sediment Disasters that Caused Serious Damage and the Precipitation System -For strengthening warning and evacuation system-

Emergency Observation with SAR during Development of Disaster Mission Planning Support System

Attempted wise use of roads by using ETC2.0 probe

Study on design methods to meet performance requirements of underground structures

Development of function sustaining technologies for buildings used for disaster management

Method to calculate evacuation safety performance in a building fire

Development of earthquake resistance evaluation method for wooden houses using the information of three-dimensional CAD

Study of methods to evaluate and test external forces to verify structural performance of architectural structural members

Proposal on Coordination between Public Housing Construction and Provision of Welfare Services for Fukushima Nuclear Accident Evacuees in the Wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake

Overview of Master Plan for Post-Disaster Public Housing Development in the Wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Background for Master Plan Development

Studying the Process for Reconstruction Planning for Tsunami-Stricken Cities Following the Great East Japan Earthquake

Effects of Snow and Cold Weather on the Operation of Evacuation Facilities

Evaluation of urban fire control performance in inclined built-up areas

Simple method to evaluate the effect of improving the disaster mitigation effect of redeveloping dense urban areas

A Case Study on Natural Disaster Prevention and Reduction by Green and Open Spaces

3. Intelligent utilization

Empirical Study on B-DASH Project (Hydrogen production/energy saving water treatment/biogas collection/CO2 recovery/reclaimed water utilization)

Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures in Sewerage

Formulation of Guideline for B-DASH Project (Power generation from sewage sludge biomass and solid fuelization)

Promotion of Water Treatment Technology Considering Energy Optimization and Risk Control

Dam Flood Control Operation with Maximum Utilization of Existing Dam Functions

Examination of running quality of vehicles due to differences in apron structure of roundabout

Development of probe data utilization method for traffic safety countermeasures

Development of a data cleansing method for probe travel speed data

Development of a method to analyze congestion factors using probe data

Development of methods for estimating carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles utilizing vehicle travel data

Implementing a pilot program for ETC2.0 vehicle operation management support service

Simplification of passage permission for oversize/overmass vehicles equipped with ETC2.0

Joint public-private research for the realization of next-generation C-ITS

Action for international standardization of ETC2.0 service

Development of light distribution measurement tool using digital single-lens reflex camera for high quality visual environment designs

Long-term Preservation and Use of Recorded Data

Development of method to evaluate energy conservation effects of architectural ideas in houses

Attempt to develop road structure data for travel support service

4. Innovative work execution method development

Efficiency Increase in Sewage Treatment Systems under the Condition of a Falling Population

Utilization of CommonMP for River Management Practices

Technical Development for Displacement Monitoring in Multiple Dams included in the Same Data of Satellite SAR

Establishment of efficient and effective environmental conservation measures for road projects

Research for road network operation method using intelligent transportation system

Research on project execution systems through public-private partnerships

Utilization of Qualification for Park Administrators to improve their professional abilities and certify park administrators

Development of bird survey techniques using advanced equipment and technologies

Promotion of research in environmental field

5. Regional revitalization and livability improvement

Realization of Environmental Management for Riverine Estuaries

Consideration of arrow feather road markings, indicating traffic space for bicycle users

Traffic safety measures for residential roads by vehicle speed reduction

Effective energy use measures in road field

Development of introduction and evaluation methods for promoting further utility pole removal

Forecasting the Number of Future Households Requiring Special Assistance in Securing Housing

Clarifying Key Factors that Determine the Housing Satisfaction Levels of the Younger Generation and Child-Rearing Generation

For low-carbon urban development using greenery

Evaluating the Location of Manufacturing Establishments in Cities by Utilizing a Preliminary Tool to Monitor Neighboring Noise Effects

Initiative to Enhance the Quality of Public Open Spaces

For the development of pedestrian spaces to respond to diversified types of pedestrians

Towards the Application of Population Flow Statistics Using Data Transmitted Through Mobile Phone Networks to the Field of Urban Transportation

Research on the method of making Green Master Plans to respond to population decline and degeneration of cities etc.

Provision of Support for Municipalities’ Initiatives to Plan and Develop Historic Districts

Dispatch of TEC-FORCE and other experts to disaster sites and technical support activities

Extent of Damage to Buildings Caused by the Flooding of the Kinugawa River in the City of Joso, Ibaraki Prefecture, on September 10, 2015

Provision of Emergency Support for the Development of Master Plan for Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Nepal following the Massive Earthquake and Resilience against Earthquake Disaster Risks

International research activities