60GHz Radar Flood Monitoring Technology
The same radar technology used in automotive safety and industrial automation, optimized for reliable water level measurement in the harshest conditions.
What is 60GHz Radar?
60GHz radar uses millimeter-wave radio signals to measure distance with extreme precision. The sensor emits a signal that bounces off the water surface and returns to the sensor. By measuring the time of flight, the system calculates distance to millimeter accuracy.
Unlike lower-frequency radar, 60GHz provides a narrow, focused beam that accurately measures water levels even in confined spaces like culverts and channels.
60 GHz
Operating Frequency
±1mm
Measurement Precision
Why Radar Outperforms Pressure and Ultrasonic
Each sensor technology has tradeoffs. For flood monitoring where reliability matters most, 60GHz radar provides clear advantages.
Advantages
- Non-contact measurement
- Millimeter precision
- Works through debris and foam
- No calibration drift
- Maintenance-free
Advantages
- Lower initial cost
Limitations
- Requires water contact
- Sediment buildup affects readings
- Drift requires recalibration
- Can be damaged by debris
Advantages
- Non-contact operation
Limitations
- Affected by temperature changes
- Foam and waves cause errors
- Rain can interfere with signal
- Less accurate than radar
Accurate During Debris, Fog, Rain, and Floods
Flood conditions are when accurate data matters most — and when many sensors fail. 60GHz radar is designed to perform reliably in exactly these conditions.
Heavy Rain
60GHz radar operates reliably during intense rainfall when you need accurate data most.
Fog & Mist
Unlike optical sensors, radar penetrates fog and mist without degraded performance.
Extreme Temperatures
Operates from -40°F to +185°F, covering Texas temperature extremes.
Debris & Sediment
Non-contact measurement means debris in water doesn't affect sensor accuracy.
Turbulent Water
Advanced signal processing provides stable readings even with choppy, turbulent water.
Direct Sunlight
No interference from sunlight or reflections unlike some optical sensors.
Maintenance Advantages
Traditional water level sensors require regular maintenance: cleaning debris, recalibrating drift, and replacing corroded components. 60GHz radar eliminates these maintenance burdens.
Because the sensor never contacts water, there is no fouling, corrosion, or debris accumulation. The solid-state design has no moving parts to wear out or fail.
Why Maintenance is Minimal
- No sensors in water to clean or replace
- No moving parts to wear out
- No calibration adjustments needed
- Self-cleaning smooth sensor face
- Sealed weatherproof enclosure
- 10+ year expected sensor lifespan
Designed for Harsh Outdoor Environments
Levelynx sensors are built for the real-world conditions found at Texas flood monitoring sites.
Bridges & Overpasses
Mount under bridge decks to monitor water levels in creeks and rivers below.
Culverts & Drainage
Monitor water flow through culverts and drainage infrastructure.
Low-Water Crossings
Track water depth at road crossings to trigger closure alerts.
Detention Ponds
Monitor stormwater detention facilities and overflow conditions.
Open Integration Architecture
Your community shouldn't be locked into a single vendor. Levelynx is designed to work alongside your existing systems — sending data out, receiving data in, and playing well with equipment from other manufacturers.
Bi-Directional Data Flow
Send Levelynx data to your existing systems or pull data from other sensors into our platform. True two-way integration.
Open API Access
RESTful APIs let your IT team connect Levelynx to SCADA systems, GIS platforms, EOC dashboards, or custom applications.
Alert Routing
Route threshold alerts to any notification system — your existing mass notification platform, CAD dispatch, or third-party services.
Multi-Vendor Ecosystems
Combine Levelynx sensors with equipment from other manufacturers. One platform doesn't have to do everything.
Data Aggregation
Bring data from USGS gauges, NWS feeds, or neighboring jurisdictions into a unified view alongside your Levelynx sensors.
Redundancy & Resilience
Using multiple vendors creates resilience. If one system has issues, others continue operating. No single point of failure.
Why Multi-Vendor Strategies Work
Many communities have learned that relying on a single manufacturer for all flood monitoring creates risk. Equipment fails, companies change priorities, and technology evolves at different rates.
A multi-vendor approach — with systems that can share data — provides redundancy, lets you choose best-in-class solutions for each use case, and protects your investment if any single vendor relationship changes.
Integration Examples
- Route Levelynx alerts to your existing Everbridge or CodeRED mass notification system
- Display Levelynx sensor data alongside USGS stream gauges in your EOC dashboard
- Import weather radar data from NWS to correlate with water level trends
- Share data with neighboring jurisdictions using different flood monitoring equipment
- Push water level data to your SCADA system for automated gate or pump control
No vendor lock-in. Your data is your data. Export it, share it, or integrate it however your community needs.
Questions About the Technology?
Our team can provide detailed technical specifications and answer questions about how 60GHz radar performs in your specific environment.