Temperature Monitoring Program
- David Flanagan
- May 31
- 1 min read
WATeR has developed an Automated Temperature Monitoring system, with five monitoring stations situated around the Reservoir. Each station consists of a 10' PVC pipe attached to a floating buoy, tethered to a hosting dock. The Tube has temperature probes at the 1', 5', and 10' levels. Air temperature is monitored as well.
The temperatures are recorded continuously, and transmitted by a cellular transmitter to a central site where the data is accumulated. Power for the unit is provided by a solar power generator with a 10ah battery.
Water Temperature is an important factor influencing the fisheries, aquatic vegetation, and algae growth. The temperature information we gather will help in tracking developments in these important areas.
The temperatures are recorded continuously, and transmitted by a cellular transmitter to a central site where the data is accumulated. Power for the unit is provided by a solar power generator with a 10ah battery.
Water Temperature is an important factor influencing the fisheries, aquatic vegetation, and algae growth. The temperature information we gather will help in tracking developments in these important areas.
This project has been implemented by Bruce Rein (shown above), Gary Zika (data manager), and Cecil Clontz (Technology Guru and inventor). The need for the project was identified by Bill Waldrop, and initial implementations conducted by Lloyd Hensley.
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