Anritsu Corporation (President: Koichi Hamada) has released a brochure introducing its “Flap Gate Monitoring Package,” which utilizes a decentralized remote monitoring system to provide real-time oversight of flap gates that prevent river backflow. This technology seeks to reduce flood risks and achieve efficient river management.
New Solution for Flood Prevention: Real-Time Remote Monitoring of Flap Gates
In recent years, typhoons and linear rainbands have increasingly caused river flooding, highlighting the importance of flood prevention measures such as flap gates, which automatically open and close with water pressure to prevent backflow. This mechanism eliminates the need for on-site operations by personnel during high water levels, enhancing river management safety. However, accumulated debris, such as driftwood and sediment, can hinder proper gate function, exacerbating flood risks. Consequently, personnel must conduct inspections during high water levels, presenting challenges in workload and safety.
Anritsu’s newly released “Flap Gate Monitoring Package” provides an innovative solution to these challenges. This decentralized remote monitoring system, which operates without a central monitoring server, integrates low-cost water level sensors, LPWA wireless communication, solar panels, and batteries. This setup allows for cost-effective and sustainable monitoring even in areas without existing power or communication infrastructure. The package enables real-time monitoring of gate status from remote locations, supporting timely maintenance and building resilient river infrastructure.
Through this monitoring solution, Anritsu is committed to promoting safer and more sustainable river management, contributing to reduced flood risks. The company’s brochure, available on their download page, exemplifies their proactive approach to addressing social challenges and advancing environmental resilience.