Jesus Gomez-Velez, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, is leading a NASA-funded research project that combines satellite observations, water quality monitoring data, and artificial intelligence to forecast nitrate levels in Iowa waterways. Developed in collaboration with local water utilities, the project aims to support real-time decision-making and improve drinking water management across the state.

Media coverage:

UI building AI model to forecast nitrate fluctuations | Iowa Capital Dispatch

UI using NASA data, funding to develop nitrate forecasting system for Iowa's rivers | WOI-TV

UI to use space tech to forecast water nitrate levels | Radio Iowa

UI Study Uses NASA Earth Data to Forecast Water Nitrate Levels | NEWSRADIO 1040 WHO

AI model forecasts nitrate spikes in Iowa's rivers | Iowa Public Radio