RSS-2-300W User Manual
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RSS-2-300W Non-Contact Surface Velocity Radar
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Introduction
Geolux RSS-2-300W surface velocity radar uses radar technology to provide precise
contactless measurement of surface flow velocity. Contactless radar technology enables quick
and simple sensor installation above the water surface, and requires minimum maintenance.
This functionality is achieved by transmitting an electromagnetic wave in 24 GHz frequency
range (K-band), and measuring the frequency shift of the electromagnetic wave reflected from
the flowing water surface. The frequency shift is caused by the Doppler effect of the moving
surface on the electromagnetic wave. As the relative speed between the radar sensor and the
water surface increases, the detected frequency shift also increases, thus enabling the surface
velocity radar to precisely determine the surface flow velocity.
The surface velocity radar is able to detect water flow traveling at speeds ranging from 0.02 m/s
to 15.0 m/s with precision of 0.01 m/s. Integrated tilt sensor measures inclination angle of the
sensor and the flow velocity measurement is automatically cosine-corrected according to the
measured mounting tilt angle.