UrbanSense Displays Real-Time Estimates of Population Density (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

UrbanSense Displays Real-Time Estimates of Population Density

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UrbanSense passively collects anonymous, open-source data from cellular towers to generate real-time estimates of population density in cities. Insights on how people interact with urban infrastructure helps cities like Oak Ridge, Tennessee (above), assess their needs and plan effectively for future development.

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US Dept. of Energy

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