Smarter flow monitoring: Non-contact solutions for rivers and streams

Measuring flow accurately in natural waterways can be challenging, with changing channel conditions, sediment movement, vegetation growth, erosion, debris, rapidly fluctuating water levels and ephemeral streams all affecting traditional monitoring approaches.

In a regulatory environment where monitoring of environmental impact to surface water is becoming more stringent, it is important to know what’s required to accurately measure flow and the best instruments to use.

HydroTerra’s surface water specialists, Troy Thompson and Richard Campbell presented a practical micro-webinar that explores a range of contactless monitoring solutions and discusses the advantages of this technology.

This webinar provided an introduction the fundamentals of surface water flow measurement, including how discharge is calculated and why reliable flow data is essential. It explored how modern non-contact radar technologies is transforming the way water level, velocity and discharge are monitored.

Whether you work in environmental monitoring, water management, flood mitigation, irrigation, local government or infrastructure planning, this webinar provides practical insights into the latest approaches for monitoring surface water flows safely, accurately and efficiently.