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New channel aims to improve water flow in Lake Hood
Lake Hood water quality update 17 July 2024 Contractors will soon begin building a new channel to divert water from the existing Ashburton River intake channel to the Lake Hood extension, as part of work to improve water flow through the whole lake. Council has budgeted $250,000 for water qualit...Read more -
7 technologies to assist in the recovery and prevention of areas affected by floods
Experts stress that investing in smart drainage systems, reservoirs and green infrastructure can protect communities from extreme events The recent tragic floods in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul highlight the need to take effective measures to rehabilitate affected areas and prevent f...Read more -
Wearable Sensors: New Data Collection Tools for Plant Phenotyping
To cope with increasing global food demand, there is a need to improve crop yields through efficient phenotyping. Optical image-based phenotyping has enabled significant advances in plant breeding and crop management, but faces limitations in spatial resolution and accuracy due to its non-contact...Read more -
Denver weather: Here’s how this group helps report rain, snow totals
DENVER (KDVR) — If you’ve ever looked at rain or snow totals after a big storm, you may wonder where exactly those numbers come from. You may have even wondered why your neighborhood or city didn’t have any data listed for it. When it snows, FOX31 takes the data directly from the National Weather...Read more -
Create your own weather forecast and monitor outdoor conditions with the home system
The home weather station first caught my attention as my wife and I watched Jim Cantore weather another hurricane. These systems go far beyond our meager ability to read the sky. They give us a glimpse into the future—at least a little—and allow us to make plans based on reliable forecasts of fut...Read more -
Periyar water level below flood warning line as rains continue to lash Ernakulam
Intermittent heavy rains continued to lash Ernakulam district on Thursday (July 18) but no taluk reported any untoward incident so far. Water levels at Mangalappuzha, Marthandavarma and Kaladhi monitoring stations on the Periyar river were below the flood warning level on Thursday, authorities sa...Read more -
The plant moisture meters is one of the most widely used meters by gardeners
Whether you’re a houseplant enthusiast or a vegetable gardener, a moisture meter is a useful tool for any gardener. Moisture meters measure the amount of water in the soil, but there are more advanced models that measure other factors such as temperature and pH. Plants will show signs when ...Read more -
Level Transmitter Market Size 2024-2032, Global Trends Report
Level Transmitter Market Size Level Transmitter Market was valued at around USD 3 billion in 2023 and is estimated to register a CAGR of over 3% between 2024 and 2032, due to the technological advances marked by constantly enhancing performance & efficiency. improved signal processing methods...Read more -
Water Leak Detectors : Smart Water, Temperature and Humidity Sensors
Water plays a vital role in our homes, but it can also cause damage. Burst pipes, leaking toilets, and faulty appliances can really ruin your day. About one in five insured households file a flood- or freeze-related claim each year, and the average cost of property damage is about $11,000, accord...Read more