Flood Monitoring

Flood Monitoring by L.B. Foster is a wireless system that monitors flood water in flood-prone areas. The Inline Flood Pole precisely measures water levels down to the inch, providing the ability to preset alarms at various depths. 

Once activated, (optional) solar-powered cameras are triggered to identify the alarm area, initiating a customer emergency response to prevent flooding derailments.

L.B. Foster Flood Monitoring Key Benefits

• Real-time continuous monitoring

• Operates anywhere without direct power or outbound communications

• Local relay outputs

• Provides detailed flood reports to prompt appropriate responses

• Promotes greater safety by eliminating dangerous 24-hour inspections

System Features

Remote Condition Monitoring

• Connect up to 20 Inline Flood Poles

• Web portal event analytics

• Solar-powered PTZ camera optional

• Email alarms

Inline Flood Pole

• 2,000 ft communication range

• 3-year battery life

• External capacitance sensing

Advanced Data Management

Total Track Monitoring by L.B. Foster features sophisticated data management software. Event data resulting from flooding is captured, stored, and analyzed, providing detailed intelligence on event regularity and severity. This allows system operators to build a detailed event profile and identify actions to prevent or offset future events.

System Operations

• Two Flood Alarm Levels: Flood Water Warning and Flood Water Alarm.

• Local Relay Outputs: Triggered when water hits the Flood Water Warning level at the base of the pole and again at the user-adjustable Flood Water Alarm Point.

• Operational Monitoring: The system's status is monitored locally by the Master Node and remotely by the cloud server.

• Outbound Network Connection and CCTV Camera (Optional):

  • If water is detected at the Flood Water Warning Point, the system sends a Flood Water Warning email with photos to the nominated operation staff member.

  • If the water level reaches the Flood Water Alarm Point, a Flood Water Alarm email with photos is sent to the nominated operation staff member.

  • If the system fails to receive adequate data or communications, a Condition Status Alert email is sent to the nominated operation staff member.

Why Choose Our Water Level Monitoring Solutions for Railways?

Railways face unique challenges when it comes to water level and flood monitoring. Our systems offer:

• Real-time monitoring of water levels near railway tracks

• Early flood detection to prevent track flooding and washouts

• Reliable data for informed decision-making and response planning

• Durable equipment designed to withstand harsh railway environments

Flood Monitoring: A Critical Component for Railway Safety

Flood monitoring is vital for the rail industry to maintain safe and uninterrupted operations. Our flood water level monitoring integrates advanced sensors and real-time data analysis to provide comprehensive flood monitoring solutions. This integration helps railways to:

• Detect rising flood water levels near tracks and infrastructure

• Trigger alerts for timely intervention and preventive measures

• Ensure passenger and staff safety during adverse weather conditions

Enhance Railway Safety Today

Ensure the safety and efficiency of your railway operations with our advanced water level monitoring systems. Contact us today to learn more about our reliable flood monitoring solutions and how they can benefit your railway network.

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