Sontek RS5 Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)

To support and validate our ADS Triton+ installations, we utilize the Sontek RS5 system for comprehensive river flow profiling:Key Applications in River Monitoring: Provides detailed velocity profile data across the entire river cross-section Enables calibration and verification of permanent monitoring installations Supports detailed hydrological studies and river flow characterization Ideal for complex river flow conditions and irregular channel geometries Essential for environmental flow assessments Integration Benefits: Combined deployment provides both continuous monitoring and detailed profiling capabilities Enhanced measurement accuracy through cross-validation of technologies Comprehensive river flow data for environmental compliance Reduced uncertainty in discharge calculations through multiple measurement approaches Superior performance in varying river conditions from low flows to high flow events

River Flow Monitoring Systems

SOCOTEC delivers robust and reliable river flow monitoring systems to support environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance, flood risk management and hydrological studies.

Rivers are messy. Variable depths, changing velocities, sediment movement, and debris make flow measurement difficult. Many systems work in theory but break down in real-world conditions.

Organisations responsible for rivers are under pressure to prove compliance, assess impacts, and respond to changing flow conditions, but traditional monitoring approaches often fail in natural watercourses.

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James Teale

Operations Director - Water Quality

james.teale@socotec.co.uk 07855 958644

Primary Flow Monitoring Equipment:

Our primary river flow monitoring solution utilizes ADS Triton+ flow monitors, designed as the most versatile flow monitoring system available for natural watercourse applications:

Key Features for River Monitoring:

Industry-leading battery life for extended remote deployment in river locations
Multiple sensor technology compatibility optimized for river flows
Versatile sensor options including ultrasonic level sensors and area-velocity measurement
Monitor-Level Intelligence (MLI®) for enhanced data processing and hydrological analysis
Robust design suitable for challenging outdoor river environments
Cost-effective solution with lower total ownership costs over the monitor's operational life

Technical Capabilities:

Multiple sensor technology options: Long Range Depth Sensor, Peak Combo Sensor, Surface Combo Sensor, and Ultrasonic Level Sensor
Continuous flow measurement with high accuracy for varying river conditions
Real-time data logging and remote monitoring capabilities via FlowView web-hosted software
Qstart desktop software for field configuration and data analysis
Support for both single and multiple measurement point installations across river cross-sections

To support and validate our ADS Triton+ installations, we utilize the Sontek RS5 system for comprehensive river flow profiling:

Key Applications in River Monitoring:

Provides detailed velocity profile data across the entire river cross-section
Enables calibration and verification of permanent monitoring installations
Supports detailed hydrological studies and river flow characterization
Ideal for complex river flow conditions and irregular channel geometries
Essential for environmental flow assessments

Integration Benefits:

Combined deployment provides both continuous monitoring and detailed profiling capabilities
Enhanced measurement accuracy through cross-validation of technologies
Comprehensive river flow data for environmental compliance
Reduced uncertainty in discharge calculations through multiple measurement approaches
Superior performance in varying river conditions from low flows to high flow events

River Flow Monitoring Systems

Our River Flow Monitoring Approach

We design, install, and maintain river flow monitoring systems tailored to site-specific conditions, regulatory requirements, and monitoring objectives. By combining continuous monitoring with detailed flow verification and calibration techniques, we ensure reliable discharge data suitable for both operational and analytical use.

Key benefits of our approach include:

High-accuracy flow measurement across varying river stages
Long-term reliability in remote and exposed locations
Reduced uncertainty through multi-technology verification
Data suitable for regulatory reporting, modelling, and environmental assessments

Key benefits of our approach include:

High-accuracy flow measurement across varying river stages
Long-term reliability in remote and exposed locations
Reduced uncertainty through multi-technology verification
Data suitable for regulatory reporting, modelling, and environmental assessments