5G technology, with its high speed, low latency, and large capacity, provides a solid guarantee for real-time transmission of water conservancy monitoring data. In the monitoring scenario of reservoir dams, sensors deployed in various key parts of the dam, such as displacement sensors, seepage sensors, stress sensors, etc., will collect massive amounts of data in real time. These data contain key information such as displacement changes, seepage conditions, stress distribution, etc. of the dam. In the past, traditional network transmission may have caused problems such as data delay and loss, which affect the timeliness and accuracy of monitoring. The application of 5G network can achieve millisecond level transmission speed of these data, enabling the monitoring center to obtain real-time status information of the dam in the first time.

The Beidou satellite navigation system plays an irreplaceable role in the safety monitoring of reservoir dams with its high-precision positioning capability. The Beidou system can provide centimeter or even millimeter level positioning accuracy for dam monitoring points. By continuously locating displacement monitoring points in different parts of the dam, the displacement changes of the dam under various working conditions can be accurately grasped. Whether it is due to water level fluctuations, geological activities, or other factors causing subtle displacements, the Beidou system can capture them in a timely manner and accurately transmit the data to the monitoring platform, providing reliable basis for the safety assessment of dams.

Practical application, safeguarding the safety of rivers and streams

The application of "5G+Beidou" technology in actual water conservancy projects has achieved significant results. In a large reservoir in Guangdong, the monitoring system based on "5G+Beidou" has successfully ensured the safe operation of the reservoir since its launch. In the flood season of 2024, the reservoir will encounter extremely heavy rainstorm, and the water level will rise sharply. The monitoring system detects small displacement changes in some areas of the dam in real time through the Beidou positioning module, and the 5G network quickly transmits the data to the monitoring center. The monitoring platform utilizes artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze data, identify potential security risks, and immediately issue warnings. After receiving the warning, the management personnel quickly activated the emergency plan and took reinforcement measures in a timely manner, avoiding a possible danger.

In another medium-sized reservoir, the 5G+Beidou intelligent inspection system has played an important role. In the past, manual inspection of a dam required a lot of time and manpower, and there were blind spots and safety hazards in the inspection. After the intelligent inspection system is put into use, the robot will conduct regular inspections of the dam every day, which can not only cover every corner of the dam, but also accurately measure data such as crack width and leakage flow rate. Through the 5G network, data is transmitted in real-time to the monitoring platform, allowing staff to monitor the operation status of the dam at any time and promptly address any issues discovered, effectively ensuring the safety of the reservoir dam.

Looking to the future, jointly drawing a blueprint for smart water conservancy

With the continuous development and improvement of "5G+Beidou" technology, its application prospects in the field of water conservancy monitoring will be even broader. In the future, the "5G+Beidou" technology is expected to further integrate with technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, and artificial intelligence to build a more intelligent and efficient water monitoring system. Through IoT technology, real-time perception of all elements of water conservancy engineering can be achieved; Utilizing big data technology to deeply mine and analyze massive monitoring data, and predict the operational trends of water conservancy projects; With the help of artificial intelligence technology, intelligent identification and autonomous decision-making of safety hazards can be achieved, truly realizing the intelligence and automation of water conservancy monitoring.

At the same time, the application scope of "5G+Beidou" technology will continue to expand, gradually extending from reservoir dam monitoring to various fields of water conservancy projects such as rivers, irrigation areas, and hydrological stations, providing strong support for the full life cycle management of water conservancy projects. At the 2025 Shenzhen Water Conservancy Monitoring Exhibition, numerous experts and business representatives expressed their commitment to continue increasing technological research and innovation efforts, promoting the widespread application of "5G+Beidou" technology in the water conservancy industry, and jointly drawing a beautiful blueprint for smart water conservancy, contributing scientific and technological strength to safeguarding river safety and ensuring national water security.