{"id":1022744,"date":"2025-05-01T12:01:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T10:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/?p=1022744"},"modified":"2025-06-05T19:14:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T13:44:39","slug":"how-to-determine-the-best-water-level-sensor-for-your-site-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/en\/how-to-determine-the-best-water-level-sensor-for-your-site-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Planning a Flood Monitoring Station"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1022744\" class=\"elementor elementor-1022744\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d599912 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d599912\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0731188\" data-id=\"0731188\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bee080 elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bee080\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195699705 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195699705 BCX8\">The importance of flood monitoring is steadily increasing as heavy rainfall events become more frequent, requiring monitoring even in previously unaffected areas. This development calls for comprehensive and reliable monitoring to respond to flood events <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195699705 BCX8\">in a timely manner<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195699705 BCX8\"> and minimize damage. However, the planning of a monitoring station can seem complex and overwhelming. In this blog post, we aim to help you answer the most important questions and provide you with the necessary information to plan and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195699705 BCX8\">operate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195699705 BCX8\"> an effective flood monitoring station.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW195699705 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f326c2c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f326c2c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d75d9f\" data-id=\"7d75d9f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e69ea49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e69ea49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15763080 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15763080 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 1\">What is the goal of the station and what should <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15763080 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 1\">be measured<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15763080 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 1\">?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW15763080 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before you start planning, you should be clear about the goals of your monitoring station:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What should be measured?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Do you want to measure water level (gauge), flow, or even capture camera images?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why is this measurement important?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Should the station serve as an early warning system for floods or monitor water levels in rivers and streams? Consider whether the station should also record low water data in case of drought.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reliability of the station<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: How crucial is the data, especially during an event? What does it mean for you if the station fails? It may be necessary to plan for redundant sensors and fail-safes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-77b150b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"77b150b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cf119a5\" data-id=\"cf119a5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a0fb8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a0fb8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where is the best place to measure?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choosing the right location for your monitoring station is critical for the accuracy and reliability of the data.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is this location suitable to achieve my goal?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Can the necessary measurements be taken here to gain the crucial insights?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local conditions:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Is the location prone to vandalism? Is it easily accessible for maintenance work?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Water movement at this location<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Is the water surface relatively calm and free of turbulence? Are there obstacles such as bridge piers or other structures that could affect the measurements? Ensure that the sensor is not submerged in flood situations\u00a0 and that no obstacles distort the measurements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ac2595a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ac2595a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aba4b6c\" data-id=\"aba4b6c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34a82ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34a82ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What solutions are available?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are various solutions for flood monitoring that can vary depending on your specific requirements and circumstances. These can be divided into three categories:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-352c48f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"352c48f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-717b4f0\" data-id=\"717b4f0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49183ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"49183ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.otthydromet.com\/en\/p-ott-fms-flood-monitoring-system\/FMS-SOLAR-P-RLS-7FT\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog1-259x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1022759\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog1-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog1-768x891.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog1.jpg 868w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57eca75\" data-id=\"57eca75\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc2cd62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc2cd62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228714707 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightRest SCXW228714707 BCX8\">Simple, fully integrated solutions offer easy and quick installation as well as a reliable and robust design. These solutions usually support only one sensor and are ideal for applications where a simple and efficient setup <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW228714707 BCX8\">is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW228714707 BCX8\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW228714707 BCX8\">. They <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW228714707 BCX8\">are characterized<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW228714707 BCX8\"> by their user-friendliness and the ability to perform basic flood monitoring tasks without extensive technical knowledge or special training.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW228714707 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-34a8118 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"34a8118\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb72dd6\" data-id=\"fb72dd6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d941b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9d941b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.otthydromet.com\/en\/p-urban-flood-warning-stations\/UFW-PLS500-TBRG-CAMERA\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog2-200x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1022757\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog2-scaled.jpg 1667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e23cdba\" data-id=\"e23cdba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bbb3e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bbb3e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146408666 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightRest SCXW146408666 BCX8\">If multiple sensors or a camera need to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW146408666 BCX8\">be connected<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW146408666 BCX8\">, standard solutions with a small control cabinet are ideal. These solutions are flexible and allow for the integration of various sensors and cameras. They are ideal for applications where more than just one sensor <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW146408666 BCX8\">is needed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW146408666 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW146408666 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-965341e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"965341e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6acadda\" data-id=\"6acadda\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8918f8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8918f8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.otthydromet.com\/en\/applications\/data-management\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog3-250x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1022755\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog3-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog3.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b9adb0\" data-id=\"7b9adb0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2970fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2970fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59956398 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightRest SCXW59956398 BCX8\">Complex stations usually require customized solutions that offer maximum flexibility and control options. These solutions <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW59956398 BCX8\">are tailored<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW59956398 BCX8\"> and can be adapted to the customer&#8217;s specific requirements and circumstances. They offer the highest flexibility and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed CommentHighlightRest SCXW59956398 BCX8\">future-proofing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW59956398 BCX8\"> since individual components can be added or replaced later. Therefore, these stations are ideal for demanding applications where specific requirements need to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW59956398 BCX8\">be met<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW59956398 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW59956398 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6445a53 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6445a53\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-94319ea\" data-id=\"94319ea\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c499f98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c499f98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Determine the Best Water Level Sensor for Your Site<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For a detailed article on the subject, find more information here: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/en\/how-to-determine-the-best-water-level-sensor-for-your-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Determine the Best Water Level Sensor for Your Site<\/a><\/span><a href=\"_wp_link_placeholder\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choosing the right sensor depends on various factors:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Measurement parameters:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Do you want to measure water level, flow rate, or other parameters?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mounting options:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Where can the sensor be mounted? Are there stable structures such as bridges or other constructions suitable for mounting?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Environmental conditions:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Is the location prone to extreme weather conditions or vandalism? Radar sensors should not be submerged during floods, and pressure sensors (in water) should not be damaged by debris during floods.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hydrological influences<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Are there possible backwater effects during floods that could distort the measurements or are the target of the measurement?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-be10d95 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"be10d95\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-864b4f3\" data-id=\"864b4f3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-604e6ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"604e6ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the available space?<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regarding the first question &#8220;What is the goal of the measurement,&#8221; the monitoring station should ideally be set up where this goal can be best achieved. It is not effective to choose a monitoring station solely based on the availability of the installation site if it cannot fulfill its objectives there. However, it is often difficult to find a possible monitoring station, especially in urban environments. Ownership issues often make the search even more difficult. Two points can help address these challenges:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compact design:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Systems with a compact design require little space and are therefore ideal for confined or hard-to-reach locations. This makes installation easier and significantly reduces space requirements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Modular installation:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A modular installation allows the components to be placed flexibly and make optimal use of the available space. This means that the individual parts of the monitoring station can be mounted in different locations to utilize the space efficiently while ensuring functionality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7701a39\" data-id=\"7701a39\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-494fbf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"494fbf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1015\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog4-807x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1022753\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog4-807x1024.jpg 807w, https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog4-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog4-768x975.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog4-1210x1536.jpg 1210w, https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog4-1614x2048.jpg 1614w, https:\/\/blog.otthydromet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMS_Blog4-scaled.jpg 1970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b09fe91 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b09fe91\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-18a6032\" data-id=\"18a6032\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad46dcf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad46dcf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How can I power the station?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good, forward-looking planning of the power supply is the best way to optimize the station&#8217;s reliability and increase its reliability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"27\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Solar energy:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Solar panels can provide a sustainable and low-maintenance power supply. The prerequisite, of course, is that the solar panel is always sufficiently illuminated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"27\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Battery operation:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Thanks to intelligent, energy-saving control of the measurement technology, monitoring stations can now run for several years on a battery. Measuring battery status and linked warnings allow efficient planning of battery replacements and prevent station failures due to empty batteries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"27\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grid power:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Grid power (in combination with a backup battery) offers the highest reliability and flexibility. Especially in urban environments, there are often opportunities to connect the station to the local power grid. For example, the power supply from streetlights or traffic lights or nearby houses can be used.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How should the data be transmitted?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Data transmission from the logger plays a crucial role in ensuring that the collected measurement data is reliably and promptly forwarded to the appropriate locations. This is particularly important in flood monitoring, as quick and accurate data can be lifesaving. Measurement data is used to issue early warnings, update predictive models, and support decision-making in crisis management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are various options for data transmission:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cellular network:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The most commonly used method, as it is flexible and available in most areas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Satellite communication:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Particularly useful in remote areas without cellular coverage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Radio networks:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Suitable for local applications where short transmission distances are required.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regarding redundancy, it may be useful to combine multiple transmission paths. For example, primary data transmission can take place via the cellular network, while secondary transmission via satellite serves as a backup. This increases reliability and ensures that critical data continues to be transmitted even in case of disruptions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where should the data be transmitted?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The collected measurement data can be transmitted and hosted on various servers to be available at all times. Using servers from OTT HydroMet, own servers, or other hosting providers ensures that the data is securely stored and accessible. Appropriate visualization allows an efficient overview of the entire monitoring network. A relevant example is hydras3.net.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Support from OTT HydroMet<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OTT HydroMet can assist you in planning your monitoring station and offers various products and solutions to meet all challenges in flood monitoring. From simple, fully integrated solutions to standard solutions and customized solutions \u2013 OTT HydroMet has the right technology for your needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3 aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The OTT FMS<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.otthydromet.com\/en\/p-ott-fms-flood-monitoring-system\/FMS-SOLAR-P-RLS-7FT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OTT FMS Flood Monitoring System<\/a> is a compact and easy-to-install flood monitoring system specifically designed for the needs of municipalities. It offers:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Easy installation and use:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Thanks to the integrated solution with radar level sensor, data logger, modem, and power supply, even inexperienced users can easily set it up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Robust and reliable design:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The system is weatherproof and offers a long service life, so you can rely on the data.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flexibility:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The OTT FMS offers flexible solutions to cover all applications. 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