πŸ™οΈSmart City Deployment

Canal Flow & Level Monitoring System

IoT-based real-time monitoring of water flow rates, levels, water quality, and atmospheric conditions in canals, rivers, and water bodies. Deployed across 10 canals in Thiruvananthapuram as part of the Smart City initiative.

πŸ† Live Deployment

10 canals in Thiruvananthapuram β€’ Smart City Mission

πŸ“System Architecture

Real-time Canal Water Level & Flow Monitoring

Sensors β†’ Telemetry β†’ Cloud β†’ Actionable Alerts

Canal monitoring system architecture diagram
Complete system architecture: TIBS laser level sensors, Doppler flow meters, water quality sensors, solar RTU with LTE CAT1, and cloud platform

πŸ”¦ TIBS Laser Level | πŸ“‘ Doppler Flow | πŸ§ͺ pH/Temp Sensor | β˜€οΈ Solar + LTE CAT1 | ☁️ Central Monitoring Platform

πŸ”¦ TIBS Laser LevelπŸ“‘ Doppler FlowπŸ§ͺ pH & Temp🌑️ Air Temp/Humidityβ˜€οΈ Solar + LTE
Flood monitoring dashboard showing map, water level chart, and site alerts
Live operations dashboard - real-time water levels, alert status, and site-wise data from 10 Thiruvananthapuram canals
πŸ—ΊοΈLive Operations Dashboard

Real-time Water Level Monitoring

The dashboard provides a complete situational overview for water authorities and flood control rooms.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Interactive Map

Color-coded icons show the alert level at each sensor location:
● No Threat ·● Yellow Alert ·● Orange Alert ·● Red Alert (Critical).
Streams and water bodies are overlaid for geographical context.

πŸ“ˆ Water Level Over Time

A multi-trend graph compares current levels against Normal, Warning, Alert, and Critical thresholds. The ground level reference helps predict overflows. Operators can see rate of change and historical patterns.

πŸ“ Site-wise Status Cards

Each monitoring site shows real-time water level, status, and last update time. Critical alerts are highlighted for immediate action.

⏱️ Data freshness: All values update every 2 minutes via LTE CAT1 from solar-powered telemetry units.

🏞️Why Monitor Canals?

Key Benefits of IoT Flow Monitoring

From flood prevention to equitable water distribution

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Early Flood Warning

Real-time level and flow data enable predictive models to alert authorities before flooding occurs, saving lives and property.

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Blockage Detection

Sudden drops in flow velocity or rapid level changes indicate blockages - pinpoint location for rapid clearance.

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Water Resource Management

Accurate flow data helps allocate water fairly among irrigation districts, industries, and municipalities.

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Regulatory Compliance

Monitor environmental flows, abstraction limits, and discharge permits automatically.

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Low Maintenance Operation

Laser and Doppler sensors have no moving parts and resist fouling - ideal for untreated water and wastewater canals.

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Scalable Architecture

From a single canal to a statewide network - our gateways aggregate data from hundreds of sensors.

πŸ“‹Monitoring Capabilities

What We Measure

Complete situational awareness for water bodies

Key Parameters

  • βœ“Solar-powered with LTE/CAT1 (4G) backhaul - Thiruvananthapuram Smart City initiative
  • βœ“Water level monitoring using TIBS laser level sensors (Β±1 mm accuracy)
  • βœ“Atmospheric temperature and humidity monitoring
  • βœ“Water pH and water temperature sensing
  • βœ“Real-time water flow rate measurement (mΒ³/s) using Doppler technology
  • βœ“Continuous 24/7 operation with cloud-based alerts and dashboard
  • βœ“Early detection of blockages and abnormal flow patterns
  • βœ“Integration with existing flood warning systems

Communication & Power

πŸ”‹ Power Options

Solar panel + battery (standard for Thiruvananthapuram deployment), or mains power where available.

πŸ“‘ Connectivity

LTE CAT1 (4G) - optimized for IoT, low power, wide coverage.

πŸ”§Product Range

Canal Monitoring Sensor Portfolio

Industrial-grade sensors deployed across 10 Thiruvananthapuram canals

TIBS Core Tech
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TIBS Laser Level Sensor

High-precision non-contact laser sensor for water level measurement in canals and rivers.

  • βœ“Accuracy Β±1 mm
  • βœ“Measurement range up to 30m
  • βœ“Immune to ambient light and fouling
  • βœ“Low power consumption for solar sites
  • βœ“RS485 Modbus output
High Accuracy
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Doppler Ultrasonic Flow Meter

Non-invasive clamp-on sensor measures flow velocity using Doppler shift from suspended particles/bubbles.

  • βœ“Works in dirty, muddy, or wastewater
  • βœ“No moving parts - low maintenance
  • βœ“Accuracy Β±2% of reading
  • βœ“Output: Modbus RTU, 4-20mA, pulse
Water Quality
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Multi-parameter Water Quality Sensor

Measures pH, water temperature, and optional turbidity/conductivity.

  • βœ“pH range: 0-14, accuracy Β±0.1
  • βœ“Temperature range: -5Β°C to +50Β°C
  • βœ“Digital RS485 output
  • βœ“Low drift and maintenance
Off-Grid
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Solar-Powered Telemetry Unit (LTE/CAT1)

All-in-one RTU with solar charge controller, battery, and 4G LTE CAT1 modem.

  • βœ“Autonomous operation - no grid power needed
  • βœ“Data push to cloud every 2-5 minutes
  • βœ“Local storage for 30+ days
  • βœ“Remote configuration & alerts
  • βœ“Designed for Smart City deployments
πŸ“Deployment Map

10 Active Canal Locations

Solar-powered LTE CAT1 monitoring stations deployed across Thiruvananthapuram as part of the Smart City initiative

Chalakkuzhy

Site 1

Chalakkuzhy

Enjikkal

Site 2

Enjikkal

Gowreesapattom

Site 3

Gowreesapattom

Kannamoola

Site 4

Kannamoola

Karikkakom

Site 5

Karikkakom

Karimanal

Site 6

Karimanal

Nellikuzhi

Site 7

Nellikuzhi

Pattoor

Site 8

Pattoor

Poonthi

Site 9

Poonthi

Thakaraparambu

Site 10

Thakaraparambu

Each site measures water level (TIBS laser), flow rate, pH, water temperature, air temperature & humidity.
Data transmitted every 2 minutes via 4G LTE CAT1 to the central dashboard.

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Ready to Scale Your Pilot?

TIBS has successfully deployed flood monitoring sensors in 10 canals across Thiruvananthapuram under the Smart City initiative. Extend flow, level, and water quality monitoring across your waterways.

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