Our Hydro Unit reliably detects water levels, flow velocities, and slope movements in real-time—even under extreme weather conditions.
The collected data is stored in our event database and visualized on the web GIS platform. Through our radio network, automatic alerts are sent via SMS, push notification, email, or call, ensuring timely response measures can be taken.
In a high-alpine valley, a Hydro Unit is installed at a mountain stream to monitor water levels and flow rates.
During the snowmelt season, the risk of flooding increases as sudden meltwater runoff can lead to flash floods. The Hydro Unit continuously measures water level, flow velocity, and temperature to detect critical changes at an early stage.
With real-time data transmission to the GMD risk analysis platform, authorities and municipalities receive immediate alerts when water levels reach dangerous thresholds. If necessary, flood protection measures are activated.
Additionally, long-term data collection helps analyze hydrological patterns and optimize protection strategies for future extreme weather events.
The Hydro Unit by GMD GmbH is a state-of-the-art measurement system designed to monitor water levels, flow rates, and hydrological changes. It combines precise sensor technology with artificial intelligence to detect flood risks early, optimize water supply systems, and analyze hydrological processes over the long term.
⚡ Real-Time Data Transmission & Early Warning
✔ Automatic alerts for floods, droughts, or sudden water level changes
✔ Live data transmission via IoT networks (LoRaWAN, LTE, satellite communication)
✔ Seamless integration with the GMD risk analysis platform for hazard assessment
🧠 AI-Powered Analysis & Prediction
✔ Machine learning algorithms to identify hydrological patterns & anomalies
✔ Predictive models for floods & drought periods based on historical & real-time data
✔ GIS integration for visualizing water level changes
🔋 Autonomous & Robust Design
✔ Weatherproof & corrosion-resistant housing for extreme environmental conditions
✔ Self-sustaining power supply via solar or battery operation
✔ Minimal maintenance & easy installation
📊 Data Visualization & Reporting
✔ Interactive dashboard for analyzing water level data
✔ Automated reporting for authorities, water utilities & infrastructure operators
✔ API interfaces for seamless integration into existing hydrological monitoring systems
📍 Applications
✅ Flood monitoring & water level measurement in rivers & streams
✅ Monitoring of water supply systems & reservoirs
✅ Tracking meltwater runoff & hydrological changes
✅ Water management for municipalities, authorities & infrastructure operators
✅ Flood & water level monitoring in rivers & streams
✅ Water level control for drinking water sources & reservoirs
✅ Monitoring of glacier meltwater & alpine spring discharges
✅ Hydrological data recording for research & climate analysis
GMD® is a company that specializes in the prevention of natural hazards with self-sufficient, AI-based IoT sensor and radio networks with a machine learning GIS risk analysis platform to make natural events more predictable and offers and advises on customer-optimized climate change adaptation models for municipalities, ski resorts or infrastructure operators.
