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Programs at the Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility

Project: Rapid Deployment Gage - Version III

RDG-III deployed to monitor flooding in the Red River Valley (Wolverton Creek near Comstock, MN) during 2010 flooding

The Rapid Deployment Gage – Version III (RDG-3), is a complete, self-contained streamgage that is designed for deployment on bridges and other structures that are directly over the water surface of the stream. It employs a radar stage sensor and uses a GOES radio to provide realtime streamflow information. The RDG-3 is relatively lightweight and can usually be installed by a two-person crew in less than two hours. The system is powered by a solar panel and 12-volt battery, is pre-wired to facilitate set-up in the field and has several security features to discourage vandalism.