The Ministry of Water Resources has announced the approval results for its 2025 major science and technology projects, with a total of 100 projects receiving funding. Among them, the project titled "Research and Application of Intelligent Equipment for High-Precision Full-Section Detection of Hidden Dam Defects via Vehicle-UAV Collaboration," led by Hunan Water Conservancy and Hydropower Vocational College, has been successfully approved. This project is the only one approved nationwide among vocational institutions and the sole major water conservancy sci-tech project approved in the province this year, marking a significant advancement in the college's technological innovation and collaborative capabilities in the field of intelligent inspection of hydraulic engineering.
The project addresses key technical challenges in detecting hidden dam defects, such as unclear visibility, difficult access, and incomplete measurements. It introduces an innovative collaborative detection model combining mobile vehicle platform patrols with autonomous UAV fine-detection. By building an intelligent defect recognition model based on machine vision technology and deep learning methods, the project aims to achieve rapid screening and precise localization of internal defects like hidden seepage channels and piping voids along the entire embankment. This provides technical support for upgrading dam defect detection toward an integrated "data-algorithm-decision" approach.
The project leader stated that the research outcomes are expected to significantly enhance the automation and intelligence levels of hidden defect detection in embankment projects, offering critical technical equipment support for the safe operation of water conservancy projects. The successful approval of the project is attributed to the strong support and professional guidance of the Provincial Water Resources Department, as well as the collaboration among partner institutions including Hunan Water Resources Development and Investment Co., Ltd., Central South University, and Huannuo Xingkong Technology Co., Ltd., which fully integrated their core strengths to form a robust research partnership.
Moving forward, the project team will leverage this opportunity to accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements into practical engineering applications, utilizing innovation platforms such as the Hunan Provincial Engineering Research Center for Intelligent Inspection and Digital Maintenance of Hydraulic Engineering. This effort aims to support the high-quality development of water conservancy initiatives in Hunan and across the country.
The Ministry of Water Resources' major sci-tech projects are high-level research initiatives organized to address national strategic needs and key tasks for high-quality development in water resources. These projects prioritize support for industry-critical common technologies, major equipment, and system integration research, emphasizing problem-oriented, application-driven, and collaborative innovation. According to public information from the ministry, project selection typically involves processes such as recommendation, expert review, and comprehensive evaluation, underscoring their strategic, leading, and demonstrative significance.
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