From 121a87c9bb14e664df2be7083562f58e1ab31a70 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ty Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:18:22 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add initial vision.md under docs/ --- docs/vision.md | 28 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 28 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/vision.md diff --git a/docs/vision.md b/docs/vision.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..de9e883 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/vision.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +# SCADA for Small Water Systems - Vision + +**Status**: Draft + +## Overview + +A modern, affordable monitoring and alerting platform for small water systems that combines edge computing, hybrid AI, and thoughtful multi-tenancy design. + +## Target Users + +- Small water system board members (non-technical) +- Licensed water system operators managing multiple systems +- Homeowners with private wells serving multiple connections + +## Core Value Propositions + +- Significantly lower ongoing data costs through intelligent local processing +- Usable by both technical and non-technical stakeholders +- Proactive alerting instead of reactive monitoring +- Designed specifically for the economic realities of small systems + +## Key Architectural Principles + +- Low-egress by default +- Hybrid AI (edge + cloud) +- Strong multi-tenancy with clear RBAC +- Tamper-evident field hardware +- Practical reliability over theoretical perfection \ No newline at end of file