UKCEH has world-class expertise, tools and techniques in river discharge monitoring. Our experience can help identify and deliver the monitoring equipment and skills needed to provide accurate river discharge information in even the most challenging environments and conditions.

Our expertise in this area includes:

  • Matching river monitoring needs to safe, accurate and cost-effective solutions
  • Specifying, procuring and testing instrumentation
  • Designing, installing and maintaining river discharge monitoring stations and networks
  • Validating the performance of river monitoring sites and instrumentation
  • Ensuring compliance with international standards
  • Driving innovation in river monitoring sensors and solutions
  • Developing operating protocols, risk assessment and maintenance guidelines
  • Delivery of training on river discharge monitoring.

Case study: Global Hydrometry Support Facility

UKCEH is working to increase the uptake of innovative water monitoring technologies and approaches through the WMO Global Hydrometry Support Facility. The UKCEH Chair of its Innovation Committee is helping to foster growth in the operational use of low-cost sensors, AI-based data management  approaches, and other new technologies by national hydrological services around the world.