Read the step-by-step instructions for the latest firmware update 2.0 to learn all about the new features and operation of the MF pro flow meter.
Water Flow & Discharge
Introducing the updated firmware 2.0 of the OTT MF pro water flow meter
In the following video, we show you, which features and improvements were implemented through the latest MF pro firmware update (version 2.0).
How Flooding Data Saves Lives
How measured data can save lives in case of flooding
Discover our latest infographic about flood warning systems and how measurement data can safe lives.
Live Webinar: OTT SVR 100 radar sensor – contact-free reliable and maintenance-free measurements
The measurement of the velocity at the water surface is one of the oldest hydrometric measuring methods, time-tested and easy to carry out with the aid of surface floats. While float measurements are only temporarily applicable and often error-prone, modern radar sensors can determine the surface velocity in real time and with a very high measuring accuracy around the clock.
Learn more about the functional principle and the advantages of contact fee surface water velocity measurement with the OTT SVR 100 as well as the application possibilities for continuous flow measurement in rivers, streams and canals (irrigation canals, service water canals). Reliable measurement results and knowledge of the quality of your data, especially in extreme events with high outflows, can make the decisive difference and provide important insights for critical decisions.
Contents of the webinar:
- Measuring principle of the radar velocity measurement
- Limits of operation and technical data
- Measuring data and metadata on the measurement Quality
- System solutions for the continuous discharge OTT SVR 100
- Notes on measuring site selection, installation, operation and calibration
Webinar-Speaker:
Stefan Siedschlag
Business Development Manager Discharge
OTT Hydromet
REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR JULY 5th at 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (CEST) >
Tech-Tipp: OTT SLD Instrument and Site Selection
To be at the right place at the right time is a critical success factor. Read the following Tech-Tipp by our flow expert Stefan Siedschlag and learn how to select the best site for you measurement with OTT SLD.
A Four-Step Guide to Accurately Calculating Surface Water Discharge
Today, a wide range of government agencies, municipalities, utility companies, and private companies need to monitor water flow in rivers, streams, and canals for a variety of reasons ranging from predicting water availability and flood events to allocating water resources and planning for future development. At a high-level, these organizations are concerned with the water flow and discharge of the surface water in a particular area. More specifically, water discharge, which is the volume of water moving through the cross section of a stream or river during a particular unit of time, is typically computed by multiplying the area of water in a channel cross section by the average velocity of the water in that cross section. This measurement is commonly expressed in cubic feet per second or gallons per day. Discharge measurements also take into account any suspended solids, dissolved chemicals, or biologic materials that are transported in the water through the cross section as well.
This whitepaper will provide a general guide for taking the necessary steps to calculate accurate surface water discharge measurements, including considerations for selecting the most ideal monitoring site, the technologies available for various site conditions, and how to ensure your systems continuously provides accurate data through modern quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) methods.
Download the full white paper with step instructions to accurately calculating Surface Water Discharge – click here
More discharge product description for mobile and continuous application see at www.ott.com
OTT Hydromet: Covering the Entire Environmental Water Cycle
From the first drop of rain to freshwater flowing out to sea, OTT Hydromet has a sensor to measure water at every step in the water cycle. Check out the map below to see our products in action!
Water Flow and Discharge Measurement with the OTT MF pro
The OTT MF pro water velocity meter is a popular choice for water flow and discharge measurement in rivers, streams, and open channels. Today we’ll take an in-depth look at the science behind the meter and provide tips on how to get the best data from the meter in a variety of conditions.
Measurement principle
The OTT MF pro water velocity measurement is based on the Faraday principle (electromagnetic induction) which states that a moving conductor in a magnetic field will generate a voltage proportional to the speed of the conductor. The MF pro sensor generates a vertical magnetic field near the center of the probe using an electromagnet. This magnetic field is strongest near the sensor body and diminishes approximately 1/D² moving away from the sensor, where D is the diameter of the sensor. Water is a moving conductor and when velocity vectors flow straight into the sensor, the flow direction is perpendicular to magnetic field of the sensor. Within this magnetic field a voltage proportional to the speed of the water is produced. The sensor electrodes measure the voltage and the instrument calculates the speed of the water, refer to Figure 1.
Figure 1. MF pro sensor illustrating magnetic field and position of electrodes used for measuring voltage.
Cave Water Discharge Measurement with the OTT MF pro Flow Meter
In one of the more unique discharge applications around the world, the OTT MF pro flow meter is being used for discharge measurements in the Hessenhau Cave of southern Germany. The cave is the deepest known cave of the Swabian Alps at 472 ft (144 m) below ground. The cave is fairly new to exploration after only being discovered in 2006. Water flow tracer studies have connected water flow between area caves and the OTT MF pro is being used to measure the extent of that flow.
Click here to read more on the project
Click here watch a short video of the cave discharge measurements
An Introduction to Communication Modules for Water Resource Professionals
In systems that deliver water resource data to hydromet professionals, equipment within the system must communicate with each other. Systems consist of components like sensors, data loggers, control systems, and telemetry units. For data to be available, information such as measurement results, diagnostic data, and instructions for how and when to operate must be transferred between system components. Communication between the components within the system requires compatible connections and adherence to strict rules. Otherwise critical information may be lost or data communication may stop completely.
To allow communication efficiency and accuracy, rules are established so that elements of the system will link effectively. These rules of communication are referred to as communications protocols. Protocols exist for communicating through wired connections and telemetry. They may describe requirements for the system’s hardware, software, or both. Normally the rules establish things like common sets of commands, structure of messages, where and when to send information, how to acknowledge and verify communication, speed of transmission, one-way or two-way communication, connection standards, hardware specifications, power requirements, or more. Depending on the communications protocol, there may be more or fewer elements of the rules.