The UnderSec project is working to make complex sensor networks easier to understand and manage for everyone involved, from engineers to public authorities and citizens. In many monitoring systems, such as those used to protect critical infrastructures or coastal areas, sensors can be affected by other transmitters in their surroundings, creating “blind spots” where detection becomes weaker. These blind spots are usually hidden behind technical details and are difficult to see without advanced expertise. 

To address this, the research team developed a digital tool that turns technical sensor data into clear, interactive maps. On these maps, users can see where sensors are placed, how far they can “see,” and exactly where their view is blocked by existing transmitters. Areas with strong coverage and areas with gaps are displayed visually, so users can quickly understand the situation without needing to read formulas or code. 

This approach supports more inclusive and transparent decision-making. Different stakeholders can look at the same map, discuss where protection is sufficient and where it needs reinforcement, and explore options together. The tool therefore not only improves the technical quality of sensor networks but also strengthens communication and trust between experts, decision-makers and the wider public.