The portable gauging station in a box, is designed for rapid, non-evasive deployment on a variety of structures from bridges to dams and culverts.
Weighing in at under 8.5Kg and preserving the key features of fixed gauging stations that RDN have supplied previously to the likes of the Environment Agency; the portable gauging station is available to purchase or rent at a fraction of the installed cost of its permanent rivals. Including an integrated Vegaplus C21 microwave radar, mm precision can be obtained in seconds with data delivered locally for real-time control or remotely via the Iridium satellite network. This enables stations to be deployed absolutely anywhere including areas devoid of reliable cellular coverage!
A full set of mounting brackets with security locks is also available which enables units to be safely secured to railings, crash barriers, bridge parapets, etc., without the need for drilling and not impacting upon the safety of the structure.
Already deployed in anger by utilities and local authorities, applications include the verification and calibration of flow models, summer drought river deficit control, providing before and after levels for flood reduction schemes, flood prediction and warnings, railway flooding and emergency flood response.
Units are normally battery powered but can also be supplied with solar panels for longer term deployment. There are also variants for taking on the challenge of temporary deployment in areas without structures. These can be supplied to span a stream or river or to include an outrigger, adjustable feet, concrete ballast blocks, plus camouflage paint as an option. Further details can be found by visiting the RDN’s stand at WWEM or their website www.radio-data-networks.com
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