Geolux rapidly deployed a remote hydrological monitoring station on the Vrljika River less than 24 hours after a sudden water drop, providing real-time data to help protect the region’s water supply and endemic fish species.
A Rare Phenomenon
On September 7th, a 3.2 magnitude earthquake triggered a rapid water drop in the karst river Vrljika. This phenomenon was last recorded in 2004 and before that in 1942. Falling water levels pose a serious threat to several endemic fish species, while the Imotski region relies on Vrljika as its primary water source.
Fast Response
Within 24 hours, Geolux technicians installed a remote water level monitoring station recording data every five minutes. The integrated setup included:
- LX-80-15 radar water level sensor
- RSS-2-300 W surface velocity radar sensor
- SmartObserver datalogger with GPRS modem and battery charger
- 10 W solar panel
- 8 Ah backup battery
Efficient Integration
By relying solely on non-contact radar instruments, the station was deployed in under two hours. This rapid installation ensured real-time monitoring, providing critical data for protecting both the region’s water supply and its fragile aquatic ecosystem.