An alert system is disclosed providing motorists an alert in advance of flood areas being flooded. The disclosed system provides real-time information on water levels adjacent or on top of roadways. As water levels enter a gauge unit, a signal from the gauge unit is sent to trigger a warning light that motorists or pedestrians can see from the roadway before reaching an area of the roadway that maybe flooded. The embodiments disclosed may prevent loss of life and avoid costly automotive repairs due to water damage.
ADVANCED FLOOD GAUGE
2017-12-07
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | G08G Anlagen zur Steuerung, Regelung oder Überwachung des Verkehrs , TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS / G01F Messen des Volumens, des Durchflussvolumens, des Massendurchflusses oder des Füllstandes , MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW, OR LIQUID LEVEL / G08B SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS , Signalisier- oder Rufsysteme |
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