The hierarchical research structure of our center focuses on streamlining our remote sensing and robotics capabilities in water monitoring to advanced data analytics, modeling and applied sciences. In turn, our science and data-driven water-management and public policy as well as educational outreach programs provide a realistic framework to adapt to water scarcity in regions such as Southern California.
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We seek to address the severe deficiencies in characterizing, monitoring, and understanding of water scarcity in arid climates. We aim to develop and design new technologies and analytical tools to help characterize and mitigate water scarcity, desertification, and arid climatic variability.
USC is the largest university in the largest water-scarce urban center in the world. Through advanced research and concrete research outcomes, education, and outreach, the Center will establish Viterbi School of Engineering as the technology hub, and USC as the leading University, nation-wide tackling the issues of water scarcity and drought.
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