RQ30 RADAR SYSTEM (An Australian Perspective)

Malaysia JPS OfficesAmpang, Kuala Lumpur

8th May 2012

SYSTEM INTEGRATION

RQ30 RADAR SYSTEM IN GENERAL

• ‘Non-contact’ water level and velocity sensing system

• Low cost installation with minimal environmental impact

• Low cost operation

• Low powered system (suits DC power with solar)

• Easily interfaced with existing data loggers and telemetry

• Provides theoretical stream discharge rating from Day 1 using accepted hydraulic methodology

• Accurate cross-section required with an estimate of channel roughness co-efficient(s)

• Number of options for mounting

• Can be installed facing upstream or downstream directions

• Senses reverse velocity

• Suits wide natural streams or narrow man-made channels

• Analysis software detects hysteresis and discharge rating changes

• Widely used (> 350 system worldwide)

INSTALLATION TYPES

• Bridge Installation

• Davit Arm Installation

• Cableway Installation

Bridge Installation• Most common type of

installation• Bridge does not need to be at 90° to stream flow (but preferable)

• Can be installed on top, under or on the side of the bridge structure

Davit Arm Installation• Used for narrower channels with stable bank access

• Retractable arm is an option

• Some limitations (e.g. positioning sensor on centre line of stream)

Typical Installation• Alternative for sites where no bridge is available

• Uses infrequently used existing cableway systems

• Measures need to be taken to minimise effects of wind and air temperature

• Data transmission to bank by cable or wireless

Cableway Installation• Alternative for sites where no bridge is available

• Uses infrequently used existing cableway systems

• Measures need to be taken to minimise effects of wind and air temperature

• Data transmission via cable or using ‘wireless’ method

• Availability of data reporting via FTP

Existing Cableway Installation

Existing Cableway Installation

New Cableway Installation

Tidal Situations (Reverse Velocity)

Hysteresis Effects

Discharge Rating Changes

Irrigation Canal

Sewage Treatment Plant Channel

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