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SOMMER RQ-30 Radar Discharge Sensor Technology & Wadi Flood Management
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Partner: SOMMER Messtechnik
Summary
Non-contact radar discharge sensor combining velocity and level measurements above the water surface, ideal for flash flood and wadi monitoring without maintenance vulnerability.
Key Technical Facts & Takeaways
- ✓ Non-contact measurement prevents damage during catastrophic flood events and high sediment flow.
- ✓ Simultaneous continuous surface velocity and water level measurement with automated cross-section discharge computation.
- ✓ Zero moving parts and solar-compatible low-power consumption (operates on 12V DC battery + solar panel).
- ✓ Fully integrated by MAG with satellite and 4G telemetry for early flood warning networks.
Full Raw Extracted Context
The SOMMER RQ-30 is a non-contact radar sensor for continuous discharge measurement in rivers, open channels, and wadis. It combines radar velocity measurement and radar level sensing in a single compact device. Because it operates completely outside the water body above flood levels, it is immune to sedimentation, debris accumulation, and extreme flash flood destruction common in arid valley channels.