NASA and USGS developed drone-based River Observing System (RiOS) to measure river flows for water resource management.

NASA and USGS have developed the River Observing System (RiOS), a drone equipped with thermal and visible cameras, altitude laser, navigation sensors, and wireless comms. RiOS measures river flows, providing up-to-date info on water speeds and patterns. Tested on the Sacramento River, it could help manage water resources and has potential for NASA's planetary missions. The system uses open-source software and produces detailed maps of water surface velocities.

August 05, 2024
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