Technology: AWARE Flood System

Date: 12.06.2023

AWARE Flood System, a water-level radar device, is designed to deliver precise, non-contact measurement of the level of various fluids

Every AWARE Flood communications unit can attach up to four peripherals to deliver a complete overview of the surrounding area

Regional councils, utility providers, and anyone concerned about rising water levels during storm events will soon have a tool at their disposal to remotely monitor stream and river conditions, thanks to Intellisense Systems, Inc.

The US-based provider has partnered with Geolux, an established supplier of innovative industrial radars and sensors, to offer a water-level radar device, the AWARE Flood System. The device is designed to deliver precise, non-contact measurement of the level of various fluids and is ruggedised to work in outdoor environments.

The AWARE Flood System can provide a highly accurate water-level measurement for users seeking a sensing solution that does not require contact or immersion in the water.

The water-level radar comes in three versions, with maximum detection distances between eight, 15, and 30m of the water level

The water-level radar comes in three versions, with maximum detection distances between eight, 15, and 30 metres of the water level. It operates in the W-band (between 77 and 81 GHz), which ensures high precision and allows multiple radars to operate in close proximity without mutual interference.

The radar can also be customised to meet customers’ specific needs. "We’re very proud to make this radar the first non-contact water-level sensing solution for the AWARE Flood System," says Ryan Guerrero, manager of business development for environmental monitoring systems at Intellisense Systems.

The radar can also be customised to meet customers’ specific needs

"It’s highly accurate, rugged enough for outdoor and industrial environments, and integrates seamlessly with the AWARE Flood IoT System. Geolux has an excellent international reputation, and this product reflects the attention to quality that both of our companies value."

The AWARE Flood System can send alerts through smartphone apps. New Zealand supplier, Weatherwatch Services Ltd, says they intend to integrate the system with the latest version of the Weatherwatch app, due to be released soon.

"For anyone concerned about rising water levels in flood-prone areas, AWARE will instantly notify app users of dangerous conditions, and this will allow them to delay journeys, consider access to marginal worksites, or move stock from low-lying areas — the usage possibilities are enormous," says Shaun Morresey, Weatherwatch Services Ltd GM digital and infrastructure.

Every AWARE Flood communications unit can attach up to four peripherals to deliver a complete overview of the surrounding area and alert users to any potential flooding events.

Tipping bucket rain gauges, a propriety water-level pressure sensor, and a water-resistant camera sensor are already available and commonly purchased with the AWARE Flood System.

For more information, visit weatherwatch.co.nz.

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