Radar Profiler RP-30

RADAR PROFILER RP-30

MOBILE MEASURING SYSTEM FOR NON-CONTACT DISCHARGE MEASUREMENT

With the mobile measuring device RP-30 (Radar Profiler) a surface velocity profile from rivers and channels is created and together with the data of the river cross-section and water level, the discharge is determined. – A very helpful measuring device, especially for use in flood conditions.

FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES

Portable mobile measuring system
Simple mounting on cable cranes, bridge railings or tripods
Suitable for flood conditions and high flow velocities
Non-contact radar measuring technology
No threat from debris or driftwood
Calculation of discharge with known water level and cross-section profile
Easy operator controls and handling
Remote data transmission via Bluetooth
Measuring range 0.08 … 16 m/s (depending on the flow conditions)

Description

FIELDS OF APPLICATION

The RP-30 is used in rivers, streams, and open channels and calculates the exact discharge of the body of water through several sectional velocity measurements. As is the case with the RQ-30, this method of measurement is also based on innovative radar technology including all the advantages of a non-contact measuring device.

The Radar Profiler is ideally suited for situationally and non-permanent monitoring tasks, for project evaluations or control measurements. Contrary to most other measuring devices, it provides reliable values even in flood situations, which is an extremely interesting situation from a hydrological point of view and where most other sensors fail to be used. Therefore the RP-30 is particularly useful in flooding and natural hazard management.

IMPLEMENTATION

With the aid of an adjustable traveller for handrails the Radar Profiler can be easily moved along a bridge railing to the desired measuring points. Alternatively, it can be fixed to a cable crane or tripod. The measurement is then carried out in sections across the whole width of the river. Thanks to the integrated Bluetooth transmitter the data are transferred directly to a laptop and can be viewed in real time during the whole measurement.