General Information about Network & Structure of RTDAS for Krishna-Bhima Basin - A Pilot Project

RTDAS Structure 

Real Time Data Acquisition System works in following three steps:

Data Collection Platform (DCP):

This is the platform where the sensors are mounted. The DCP supplies power to various sensors, charges the battery using solar panels, stores the data in the data logger and provides protection to equipment from dust, water and theft. Most stations in a real-time network are required to run on battery power packs with solar charging since there might not be any power connections.

Telemetry Device:

This device receives the data from the DCP (data logger) and transmits them to data centres via an appropriate telemetry method. The telemetry proposed under the project is based on technologies such as the Global System for Mobile (GSM)/ General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT).

Database Management System:

This system is installed at the data centre, Pune and receives the data from the telemetry device. The data are then checked for quality and consistency, stored in a structured format, and made available to stakeholders by different means. This data is made available to all stakeholders on project website; http://www.rtsfros.com/mahakrishna at Real time data menu.

Diagram showing RTDAS Structure

RTDAS Network in Krishna and Bhima basin        

Name of Reservoir in RTDAS, installed with Gate Sensors