For water resource applications, patented (US patent no.7,353,113 B2) Riverworks Rapid Assessment System™ (RRAS™) v.1.2.2 is a high performance, easy-to use hardware and software system unlike anything else on the market today. The system includes an ultra-rugged, waterproof handheld with a Bluetooth®-enabled GPS receiver, and an integrated digital camera cap with RiverWorks' proprietary RRAS Stream and Base software package built in at a price that enables you to equip your entire mobile workforce.
RRAS software comes standard with our one-of-a-kind Observation Tool function, which ties together digital photos, GPS location data with a date/time/location stamp for unprecedented data integrity. Maximize the productivity of your entire mobile workforce with the affordable and convenient RRAS.
Powerful: First in handheld river technology, RRAS™ allows you to collect loads of data (including thousands of GPS data points, digital photos and field measurements), complete with real-time data verification.
Versatile and Expandable: Easily utilize a wide spectrum of processes, parameters and protocols plus attach probes and data loggers for scientifically-backed assessments, monitoring, inventory, inspections and reconnaissance. Use all your favorite Windows®-based software, too!
Secure: If you're nervous about losing electronic data, don't be. Even if the forecast calls for rain or you’re scrambling over rough terrain, RRAS™ is specially designed to be rugged and waterproof, so your equipment and electronic data are always safe.
Cost-effective: The system pays for itself with the first assessment. Save thousands in initial and replacement equipment costs with the integrated system design. Slash typical data collection, analysis and reporting time by at least half and decrease labor costs while adding to your productivity.
RRAS™ is currently in use nationwide by government agencies like the EPA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; private companies like CH2M HILL and Carter & Burgess; universities like Texas State University; and non-profit organizations like The Watershed Institute and Trout Unlimited.. The system has broad application for baseline stream assessments, ecological reconnaissance, watershed conservation, project inspection, permitting, water resource inventories, TMDL development, SWPPP inspections, restoration or enhancement, bank stabilization, post-treatment evaluation or trend monitoring. |
