18-Real time hydrometeorological network with telemetry system for river Kolab

Abstract

Real-time Hydrometeorological Network with Telemetry System (HMNTS) is a vital system for water management in river catchment areas. A complete hydrometeorological network with appropriate hardware for remote stations, telemetry link, master control centre and software for water management and database management are essential for effective upstream water management. It is used for floodforecasting, reservoir regulation and other upstream water management applications. This chapter describes such a hydrometeorological network designed by RACE Ltd. New Delhi to be installed in the Kolab catchment area in Koraput district of Orissa. The Kolab river basin drains a substantial portion of the southern interior of Orissa. It is a vital part of the Orissa agricultural system. Intelligent management of the Kolab Basin requires accurate current knowledge of flows in the river and the ability to forecast future flows. Such management requires a modern real-time hydromet data collection system coupled to state-of-the-art system models.