The gauging station in a box

Launched at the water monitoring exhibition WWEM 2022, Radio Data Network’s (RDN) 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. RDN also offer a state-of-the-art dashboard with a variety of graphing, tables and data export options.

A full set of mounting brackets with security locks are 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 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 long-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. 

 RDN are currently looking for both UK and International distributors.