Water Flow, Current Measurement and Velocity Data Collection

Wading
discharge

In the field, precision matters.

The FlowTracker2 with pressure sensor automatically measures water depth, enabling faster, more accurate discharge data collection—even in changing conditions.

Join Dr. Xue Fan, SonTek Senior Application Engineer, to see how this upgrade saves time and boosts confidence in your data.

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Continuous
monitoring

IQ Plus vs Pipe: What’s the Difference?

Join Product Manager Dr. Daniel Ritter as he breaks down when to use the SonTek-IQ Standard or Plus vs the IQ Pipe.

Whether you're working in open channels or closed conduits, this quick overview highlights key differences in design and performance—so you can choose the right tool for your site.

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Climate
science

Five years after a daring NASA-funded expedition to the Greenland Ice Sheet melt zone, new research builds on groundbreaking findings.

Using tools like the SonTek-M9, scientists tracked meltwater with floating drifters, sonic sensors, and round-the-clock fieldwork under constant daylight.

Join scientist Larry Smith—then at UCLA, now at Brown University—as he revisits the challenges and discoveries from this bold study.

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ADV
insight

New to the SonTek FlowTracker2? Get precise discharge measurements with ease!

Join Jessica Latzko as she shares 5 essential tips to help you get the most accurate data from the start.

From site selection to real-time feedback, these pro tips will save you time and improve your results. Watch now and measure like a pro!

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Irrigation
operations

Avoid guesswork and costly mistakes in your canal monitoring setup—like inaccurate data, water loss, or inefficient irrigation that impacts crop yield.

SonTek’s Dylan Bedortha walks you through smart solutions for updating outdated equipment or optimizing your current water flow monitoring system.

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Customer
success

After years of severe drought, California has been hit with intense rainfall, prompting hydrologists to respond with tools that measure velocity and discharge to support accurate flood modeling.

This video, shared by the Ventura Watershed Management District, highlights how smart instrumentation is helping prepare for future flood events.

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Optical Flow Proves Crucial in High Water Flow at Prado Dam

Accurately monitoring flow in rivers, streams, and canals can be tough—especially in challenging site conditions where traditional methods fall short.

Complex flow patterns and hydraulics demand smarter solutions. This story explores new, innovative non-contact technology for measuring discharge — designed to improve data accuracy and keep people safe during extreme weather events.

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Protecting the Tijuana River Estuary

The Tijuana River, once a seasonal flow into a thriving estuary, now runs year-round with polluted runoff and, at times, raw sewage—posing risks to ecosystems, local communities, and beachside businesses.

This story explores the growing environmental crisis and how innovative, non-contact monitoring technology is helping scientists better understand the impacts and protect the health of the estuary.

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Understanding Blanking and Screening Distance

In the world of acoustic discharge measurement, understanding the difference between blanking distance and screening distance is key to collecting accurate velocity data.

This explainer breaks down the physics behind these terms and shows how adjusting screening distance can help eliminate flow disturbances and improve your discharge results.

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