An illustration of a SonTek-SL Series Side-Looking Doppler Current Meter connected to a NexSens X3 Data Logger transmitting data to the cloud, which is shown on the WQData LIVE mobile app (depicted on a phone).

SonTek-SL1500 Side-Looking Doppler Current Meter X-Series Integration Guide

The SonTek-SL1500 Side Looking Doppler Current Meter measures water current. It easily integrates with NexSens X-Series data loggers using the SDI-12 sensor interface.   Sensor Setup Before the sensor can be deployed, it must first be set up through the manufacturer’s software. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for sensor setup. Be sure to note the SDI-12 […]

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illustration depicting a real-time flow monitoring system near a culvert

4.2 Flow

Water flow measurement builds on level measurement to provide not only water levels, but total volume in moving natural waterways, namely rivers and streams. Flow monitoring tracks the movement of water in a watershed and is a critical component of water resource management, hydropower generation, environmental conservation, and other hydrological studies. Flow rates in water […]

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