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Getting Ready to Take Your First FlowTracker2 Measurement (Social LIVE...

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 08:52:52 GMT

It's the ABCs of ADVs with Dr. Daniel Ritter! If you missed the LIVE demo on Instagram, catch the short rebroadcast here. Dan will walk you through what to expect to find in your FlowTracker2 kit, how to set up the wading rod, and the basics of a beam check.

Questions? We're here to help at inquiry@sontek.com!

FlowTracker2 Training Chapter 1 | Introduction to the FlowTracker2

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:07:48 GMT

During this instructional video, SonTek Product Manager Janice Landsfeld will go step-by-step through the measurement process and show you all the basics of how to set up the FlowTracker2 handheld ADV, how to conduct a measurement, and how to understand the data and quality control parameters you'll be able to view--right on the instrument's color screen. Whether you are taking a simple check measurement, or going farther to do velocity indexing and build a whole rating curve at the site, this is the discharge measurement procedure you'll follow. You will find the operation intuitive and easy to follow, whether you're already familiar with wading measurements or not.

Ventura County | A Day in the Life of a Hydrologist

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:06:58 GMT

California has endured a prolonged and serious drought, and with recent downpours unlike the region has seen in years, Hydrologists respond with the use of instrumentation that can help collect velocity and discharge data, and assist with flood modelling for future events.

This video graciously shared by our friends at the Ventura (California) Watershed Management District, and Ronald Marotto, Supervising Hydrographer (and Hydrologist featured in this video). Ron is also President of the ALERT Users Group. And video production credits - Gabriel Ramirez!

More about the RiverSurveyor-M9: http://www.sontek.com/productsdetail.php?RiverSurveyor-S5-M9-14
More about the FlowTracker2: http://www.sontek.com/productsdetail.php?FlowTracker2-Handheld-ADV-1

FlowTracker2 Training Chapter 5 | Taking Single-Point Measurements

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:04:26 GMT

Now that you're familiar with how to navigate the menu and conduct the pre-measurement system and beam checks, SonTek Product Manager, Janice Landsfeld, walks you through the proper methods on how to take your first single point measurement. See graphics and illustrations on data collection best practices to help you better understand the process. Finally, learn how automated QA/QC checks ensure you identify potential problems before your data is impacted.

FlowTracker2 Training Chapter 9 | In-Office Beam Check (The Bucket Test)

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:03:43 GMT

Before you head out to the field with your shiny new FlowTracker2 in tow, SonTek Product Manager, Janice Landsfeld, provides you some helpful suggestions on basic FlowTracker2 "office checks" you might consider conducting in advance that can help you collect higher quality measurements, and spend less time and energy troubleshooting in the field.

FlowTracker2 Training Chapter 3 | Navigation and Menu Configuration

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:03:02 GMT

Before you begin your first measurement, it is important to know how to use the features available on the handheld unit. In this video, SonTek Product Manager, Janice Landsfeld, helps familiarize you with the set-up fields and reviews each one-by-one so that you can change those relevant to you and your site. In many cases, once you do the first setup, you will not have to revisit them again. Learn about how to set up templates, both on the instrument itself as well as on your computer using our desktop software.

FlowTracker2 Training Chapter 7 | Ending a Measurement

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:02:06 GMT

When you're done collecting station data and you've arrived at the opposite bank, it's time to end the measurement. SonTek Product Manager, Janice Landsfeld, demonstrates what to do when you hit the waters edge and what to expect as you are prompted to do a final data review before accepting and saving a measurement. While it's good practice to review all data carefully before accepting a measurement, it's also good to know that editing data is possible, both on the handheld as well as back at the office.

FlowTracker2 Training Chapter 2 | Wading Rod and Instrument Setup

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:51:44 GMT

SonTek Product Manager, Janice Landsfeld, reviews the various components included with your FlowTracker2 kit and walks you through wading rod set-up and proper use of the top-setting wading rod.

FlowTracker2 Training Chapter 4 | Beam Checks

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:49:46 GMT

Be prepared and save time - know what to look for before you start your measurement process. SonTek Product Manager, Janice Landsfeld, shows you how to conduct a beam check to verify signal strength and peak position.

FlowTracker2 Training Chapter 6 | Taking Multi-Point Measurements

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:48:27 GMT

Data collection process continued - SonTek Product Manager, Janice Landsfeld, now walks you through the process of taking multi-point measurements, providing you a solid understanding of the work flow, and how the FlowTracker2 screen methodically walks you through each step, and prompts you with messages and QC parameters if necessary.

SonTek Webinar | The Pressure is ON! The FlowTracker2 Now Comes with Built in...

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:24:52 GMT

With advances in technology and general application know-how contributed by world-renowned hydrologists, researchers and scientists, SonTek is pleased to unveil the new FlowTracker2 now with optional pressure sensor feature! Here is how the FT2 with pressure sensor can optimize your data collection efforts:

1) More accurate and precise measure of depth.

2) More accurate and precise positioning of sensor at proper depth for measurement.

3) Ability to measure in places where sight-reading of depth on a rod is inconvenient or impossible. Get spot-on depth measurements from bridges, walkways, manholes, or other structures.

4) Elimination of chance of human error when depth is manually read on the rod (source of error) and then keyed-in (another source of error). Ensure high quality data in spite of distracting conditions, cold weather, or personnel in training.

5) Ability to review and QA/QC depth time series data back at the office. Ensure manager visibility over field procedures and more rigorous data review options.

6) SonTek’s innovative patent-pending method of properly compensating pressure readings under different flow conditions. Ensures a real, useable, high-quality solution in the field, across different flow conditions.

Learn more about the FlowTracker2 here: https://www.sontek.com/flowtracker2
Or, ask one of our Application Specialists a question at inquiry@sontek.com

SonTek Webinar | FlowTracker2 How to Make the Highest-Quality Measurements...

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:09:06 GMT

If you’re a hydrologist, scientist, or water monitoring professional, chances are access to precise flow/discharge data in varying environmental conditions is important to your organization and the communities you serve. Better data means better decision-making – often in situations that are critical and time-sensitive.

You might already be collecting data using the traditional mechanical current meter, or maybe you have hands-on experience with the SonTek FlowTracker or similar wading device. Either way, nothing beats the quality assurance, data accessibility, and overall performance of the new FlowTracker2 handheld ADV.

You will learn:

The QA/QC Advantage: get comprehensive quality assurance and understanding about flow conditions. How to easily review essential parameters such as flow variability, flow angle, proper instrument orientation … and QC as you are taking your measurement!
What is an automatic beam check and how it helps you understand environmental conditions;
More about FlowTracker2 features that streamline the data collection process, such as audio prompts, templates and rich graphics;
Understand the breadth of post-processing options and see examples of tables, time series graphs and editing. See ALL data parameters per station and per point velocity, for a 360-view of your measurement;
Helpful tips on site selection for optimal data reliability!