A development in the framework of the FP7 project "COMPO-BALL"
The FP7 project COMPOBALL develops an on-line wireless system called “SensoBall” for the measurement of temperature and moisture at various points in the composting material. The proposed solution consists of a set of independent sensor nodes.
The 3-year research project is funded by the European Commission and brings together 16 partners from 9 European countries. The aim is to bring affordable wireless composting-sensors to the European composting industry.
Composting is nature’s way of recycling organic waste into valuable fertiliser. It is a natural biological process in which microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi break down organic matter. Since approximately 45-55% of the waste stream is organic matter, composting plays a significant role in today’s waste treatment.
Hans Scholten of the Dutch Branche Vereniging Organische Reststoffen (bvor.nl) explains what he likes most about the COMPO-BALL technology.
Monday 17/10/11 – Friday 21/10/11
International Symposium on Growing Media, Composting and Substrate Analysis in Barcelona, Spain
The research leading to these results is funded by the European Community´s SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (FP7/2007-2013) under the project "COMPO-BALL" with the grant agreement number 243625
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