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Lufft internal – employees introduce themselves: high level of variety

Today James Latimer introduces himself. He is our competent service employee from MICKS – the Lufft subsidiary specialized in transport projects. Initially educated as an electrician and signalman, he further...
11. March 2015
MeteorologyMeteorology

A great film for a great project – the MARWIS product movie

A few days ago it was finally done: The MARWIS movie was ready. I watched the video immediately after I got these news and it made my heart beat faster....
4. March 2015
MeteorologyMeteorology
datalogger, communications protocols, sdi-12, modbus

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...
2. March 2015
Hydrology

OTT RLS (Radar Level Sensor) authorized for open-air applications under new FCC rule for water level probing radars

On April 7th, 2014 a new FCC rule covering level probing radars for open-air applications took effect. This was great news for hydrological applications, as the new rule specified technical...
27. February 2015
Hydrology

Weather sensor of highest Quality – the new WS510-UMB

Some time ago we reported about the Imperial Valley, where a large photovoltaic power plant is operated and maintained. This is done with the help of Lufft WS503-UMB sensors equipped...
25. February 2015
MeteorologyMeteorology

The Importance of Metadata in Water Quality Monitoring Programs

Measurement results from water monitoring instruments quantify parameters that describe important characteristics of the aquatic environment. Additional information associated with the measurement result provides context, including the 'who, what, where,...
18. February 2015
Hydrology

MARWIS among Prism Award Finalists

Last week, the event of the photonics related prestigious PRISM Award took place. MARWIS was among the finalists. This report explains in detail what it's all about and what it's...
18. February 2015
MeteorologyMeteorology

Reflection and Absorption – this is how MARWIS works.

If you're wondering for some time, how the MARWIS or the NIRS31-UMB works, then it is time for this blog post: Here we examine the spectral measurement principle of this...
12. February 2015
MeteorologyMeteorology

Lufft WS501 up and running at Lake Untersee

The Lower Lake in the east of Antarctica is a fascinating body of water that has been covered with ice for an estimated 100 thousand years. It therefore represents a...
5. February 2015
Meteorology
Welcome to the OTT Hydromet Blog!

Welcome to the OTT Hydromet Blog!

Welcome to our new blog providing insight on environmental water measurement. Here you'll find regular posts with topics to improve your knowledge of our products and applications, general hydrology information, and...
2. February 2015
HydrologyUncategorized