Most Recent Versions:
RiverSurveyor LIVE (RSL)- v3.01 - 14Oct2011
RiverSurveyor Stationary LIVE (RSSL) - v2.00 - 22Sep2011

 

RiverSurveyor LIVE! (RSL) General Overview

RiverSurveyor Stationary LIVE! (RSSL)

What is SmartPulse^HD

Download Instructions

 

The latest release of RiverSurveyor LIVE is jam-packed with new features and

capabilities to both save time both in the field and with data

processing.  CHECK OUT THESE NEW UPGRADES!:

 

CastAway-CTD Integration.

 

The CastAway CTD is a sophisticated CTD that makes it simple to improve the

accuracy of RiverSurveyor discharge measurements by integrating seamlessly

with the RiverSurveyor software. This feature provides a turnkey solution for

applying sound speed correction to ADCP data. The built in GPS within

the CastAway CTD marks the location and timestamp of the sound speed

profile and allows the software to automatically select which sound speed

profile to use for the discharge calculation. The software displays raw CTD

profile data and the location of the CTD cast on the ship track plot.

 

 

ASCII Export.

 

 

This feature lets you export three ASCII comma delimited files (.vel, .sum,

and .snr). These files contain cell velocity data, cell SNR data, and a summary of various parameters.

 

Improved Bottom Tracking Algorithm.

 

 

This feature improves the Bottom-Track decision on using the PC ping if the M9/S5 is moving at the speed that will exceed the current largest BT PC ambiguity. This resolves Bottom-Tracks PC displacement errors.

 

 

GPS Compass Integration.

 

 

This feature lets you collect true north heading from the GPS Compass sensor. This capability lets you collect reliable heading data where magnetic interference is an issue and GPS coverage is available.

 

Introduces the new "SmartPage."

 

User-friendly and easy to navigate, the feature guides you step-by-step through the system setup in real-time in order to collect reliable discharge measurements.SmartPage stores real-time system functional results and system settings and provides the ability to view it during post-processing. In addition, the software is intuitive to use and displays a red or green icon depending on the status of system functional test and system settings.

 

 

USGS Recommended SMBA-Method Correction for Moving Bed Conditions.

 

The SMBA-method correction is used when a moving-bed is present and a DGPS/compass is not available or reliable. The calculations are all based on the “Algorithms Used in SMBA” by David S. Mueller and USGS calculations and procedures documented in the USGS “Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5079” by Mueller and Wagner. The USGS recommends a moving-bed test prior to the start of any discharge measurement and the SMBA method is routinely used to identify the magnitude of the moving-bed. The RiverSurveyor software now guides you step by step through this procedure, and then allows you to apply the correction to the appropriate discharge measurements without having to export data to the USGS SMBA program.

 

 

And more! A complete listing of recent upgrades can be found in the RiverSurveyor Live 3.0 Release Notes (contained in the software zipfile).

 

RiverSurveyor LIVE! (RSL) General Overview

 

Use RiverSurveyor LIVE software to enjoy new S5/M9 features unlike those you

have ever seen before. Experience sharp, vivid and high definition velocity

data with SonTek's new SmartPulse^HD™* now available for

RiverSurveyor S5/M9 systems.

 

Multi-Language Support

RiverSurveyor LIVE for PC and Mobile continues to offer full language
and date/time/numerical support, including all graphics, interface,
output and reports, for the following languages:

 

English

Spanish (Spain and Mexico)

Chinese

Catalan

French

Italian

Korean

Japanese

Portuguese (Brazil)

Turkish

Hungarian

 

Full Graphics capabilities on RSL for Mobile

All the graphing capabilities you expect for the Windows software is now available
on the Mobile platform too. Includes profiles, time series, tracks and

contour graphs.

 

New Export and Output features

All tables and data can be automatically exported to ASCII and Excel with the
click of a button. Customizing the output to meet your requirements is a snap.

 

Create your own Custom Reports and Graphics

All graphs can be customized and automatically exported to Word, Excel
or any other application with the click of a button. Build your own reports
and document your measurements the way you want.

 

RiverSurveyor Stationary LIVE! (RSSL)

 

Stationary Measurement data collection is the process of making individual velocity profile measurements at fixed locations across the width of a stream, river, or canal using the S5/M9 and then computing the resulting discharge. This is the same technique as used with current meters like the SonTek Flowtracker. The key difference when using RiverSurveyor Stationary Live (RSSL) with the S5/M9 is that the entire water column is profiled at once instead of measuring at fixed depths.

 

Applications

• Measure discharge from a fixed platform, bridge, cableway or tagline

• Measure discharge in highly turbulent areas or moving bed environments

• Measure discharge where DGPS is unavailable

 

Features

1. Simple to use – learn to make a discharge measurement in under 5 minutes

2. Colorful and intuitive interface

3. Enable/disable compass from each station

4. View real-time velocity profile data between stations

5. Continuous measurements even if communication is interrupted

6. Insert islands in a measurement section

7. Multi-language support

 

For users requiring data play back only, RSSL is available free of charge. For users who wish to collect S5/M9 data using RSSL and enjoy the full benefits of this package, you must purchase an upgrade access code. Request RSSL pricing now.

 

Introducing the revolutionary SmartPulse^HD™

 

SmartPulseHD is an intelligent algorithm that looks at water depth, velocity and turbulence, then adapts the acoustic pulse scheme to those conditions.  It uses a variety of cutting edge technology - multi-band acoustics, pulse-coherent, broadband, and incoherent techniques to provide the highest resolution possible. And see the clearest velocity picture possible with cell sizes down to 2 cm.

 

SmartPulseHD also dramatically enhances the S5/M9's ability to make low-velocity measurements. Understanding the velocity distribution during low flow events has entered a new era! And the best part - all of this happens automatically with no user settings required. Shallow-to-deep, slow-to-fast, SmartPulseHD handles it all!

 

SmartPulseHD is a free firmware upgrade, however an access code is required to take advantage of this feature.  To request an access code, email your RiverSurveyor S5/M9 system serial number to SonTek Customer Support. After downloading RiverSurveyor Live software and firmware, follow the installation instructions in the “RiverSurveyor Release Notes” file and use your access code to unlock SmartPulseHD.

 

 

Download instructions:

1. Download the RiverSuveyorLive.zip file.
2. If you do not have version 1.00 (or later) of RiverSurveyor firmware installed, you must also download the RiverSurveyor S5/M9 Firmware.
3. Unzip both the software and firmware files to a convenient location on your computer.
4. Read the ReadMeFirst and Release Notes files for the latest information on installation instructions.

Software is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit/Vista/XP/2K

 

 

 

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