1. Ultra-rugged design you can take anywhere
From scrambling along rocky streambanks to zipping along 40mph on a waverunner, there are no limits to where you can take this shatterproof, waterproof handheld. Integrated GPS/digital cameral design
means lightweight convenience.

2. Do more work in less time
Easy-to-use RRAS software is designed for fast
one-tap field data collection. No more hauling
around a clipboard or unwieldy laptop. The integrated GPS and digital camera make taking a field observation a snap (or should we say "tap"). Once you've breezed through your field assessment, inspection or inventory, RRAS saves loads of time back at the office by instantly transferring your field data to your desktop or laptop. RRAS Base for your office computer allows you to edit your data and notes as needed then formats your report.

3. Increased reliability and security for your most important data
RRAS features nonvolatile Flash storage to protect data from resets and even complete power loss.

4. Opportunity to customize
RRAS Supplemental Data fields mean you can tailor data collection to fit your needs. RiverWorks is happy to assist you set up your customized protocol. Many customers are already using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation protocol, SWPPP inspection protocols, and more to complement the RRAS software assessment protocol. Add probes and data collectors for even more options.

5. Cut down on training time
RRAS software is designed to allow for repeatable, rapid, scientifically-valid, aquatic resource assessment, monitoring, inventory and inspection. The intuitive software interface is easy to learn and easy to use. In testing, technicians with just a small amount of training were able to follow the built-in help feature to return very similar results to those of seasoned field professionals.

6. Cut down on costs
Time is money. RRAS is designed to help you perform more work in less time with less manpower. That translates to lower costs. Development tests and reports from our customers have shown that RRAS easilty cuts assessment time by half over traditional pen and paper/data entry, analysis and reporting methods.

7. Easily monitor condition or results over time
RRAS has a great GPS "go-to" function that makes return site visits easier than ever. The unique RRAS Observation Tool correlates digital photos and/or field notes with date, time, and GPS location for easy comparison over time with unquestionable data integrity.

8. Reduce the risk of missed data opportunities, incorrectly collected data or data transfer mistakes
Mistakes can be costly. Additional site visits due to missed data opportunities or incorrect measurements; costs related to additional analysis time or design error repair; costs of indefensible data sets or permit denial, including legal costs, can mean lost revenue and blown budgets. RRAS in-field data verification gives an instant warning if data is outside normal parameters. Instant electonic data transfer and automated analysis reduce the risk of errors even further.

9. Standardize data collection, analysis and reporting for repeatable results
It's important that any field data collection and analysis method will yield reliable, repeatable results across users. RRAS was tested extensively to ensure that with a low-level of training, an RRAS assessment will yield repeatable results.

10. Be on the leading edge of the technology curve
Studies show that cutting edge technology is no longer the luxury it once was. As 10-year-olds easily customize their MySpace pages, those of us older than 10 will benefit from approaching the adoption of technology with curiosity and eagerness.