STORAGE METER

The IrrimateTM Storage Meter is a low cost simple meter to replace the gauge boards. The storage meter continuously measures and records storage volume and water surface area in each storage. Based on a pressure sensor with an accuracy of 1 – 2cm, the unit has its own battery and small solar cell, data logger and liquid crystal display which can display storage volume (ML), water depth (m) and water surface area (ha). An adjustable logging interval allows this information to be continuously recorded and stored in the meter and/or downloaded into a handheld computer using an infrared link. The meter is also compatible with mobile phone or radio telemetry if required.

At any time during a season it is therefore now possible to check actual storage volumes, water surface area, and water depth. The continuous record also allows establishment of the volumes and flow rate of inflows or outflows for each storage without using flow meters in pipes.