Environmental Monitoring & Meteorology
Accurate environmental data underpins everything from flood defence and water resource management to climate research and meteorological forecasting. The instruments collecting that data must operate unattended for months or years at a time, often in remote locations with limited power and harsh exposure conditions. Stork Solutions supplies a purpose-built range of environmental, weather and climate products designed for exactly these demands, including submersible level transmitters, barometric pressure sensors, temperature transmitters, rotary encoder level sensors, and remote monitoring gateways. With SDI-12 digital communication, low-power electronics, and robust stainless steel or marine bronze construction as standard across the range, our instruments deliver the long-term stability and field reliability that environmental professionals depend on.
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Key Environmental Monitoring & Meteorology Applications:
Submersible Level Transmitters for River, Reservoir, and Groundwater Monitoring
Water level measurement is fundamental to environmental monitoring, whether tracking river flows for flood warning, recording reservoir levels for water resource planning, or measuring groundwater depth in boreholes for hydrogeological research. Stork Solutions offers both analogue and digital submersible level transmitters to suit every integration requirement. The SLS-D digital submersible level transmitter communicates via the SDI-12 Version 1.4 protocol, delivering both level and temperature data as standard with accuracy options down to 0.06% and measuring ranges from 1 to 100 metres of water gauge. Its low-power electronics and high-integrity overmoulded cable assembly make it ideal for battery or solar-powered telemetry installations in remote catchments. For sites using traditional analogue data loggers, the SLS-A provides the same robust 316 stainless steel construction with 4-20 mA, 0-10 V, or millivolt output options and accuracy as tight as 0.1%. Both transmitters are widely deployed across V-notch weir flow measurement, flood defence networks, and academic research programmes.
Rotary Encoder Level Sensors for Flood Defence and Tidal Monitoring
Where float-and-pulley installations are preferred over submersible probes, rotary encoder level sensors offer an alternative approach to water level measurement that is particularly well suited to tidal stations, river gauging sites, and canal monitoring points. The E24R-155 SDI-12 Digital Rotary Encoder Level Sensor combines traditional encoder precision with embedded electronics and SDI-12 digital communication, delivering 0.01% full-scale accuracy (for example, 1 mm over a 10 metre range). Its internal battery backup ensures the encoder retains its position through power interruptions, eliminating the data gaps and maintenance call-outs that plague conventional encoders at remote sites. Low power consumption makes it compatible with solar-backed telemetry systems, while rotation speeds up to 10,000 rpm accommodate even the most dynamic tidal conditions. For installations requiring the same encoder platform without SDI-12, the E24R-150 provides a flexible alternative for OEM and custom monitoring system integration.
Barometric Pressure, Temperature, and Multi-Parameter Sensing for Meteorological Networks
Meteorological monitoring and atmospheric research require instruments that combine high measurement stability with low power consumption and digital communication for integration into weather station networks and climate observation platforms. The SBPT Barometric Pressure and Temperature Transmitter measures atmospheric pressure across a 750 to 1,250 mbar range with 0.25% accuracy and ambient temperature to within 0.2 degrees C, all communicated via the SDI-12 protocol from a compact aluminium die-cast housing. Its piezo-resistive silicon sensor and NTC thermistor deliver the long-term stability needed for continuous atmospheric monitoring, while the low-power SDI-12 interface allows seamless integration alongside other environmental sensors on the same data logger bus. For applications requiring barometric compensation of submersible level readings, the SBPT provides the reference pressure data needed to convert gauge pressure into true water level.
Submersible Temperature Transmitters for Long-Term Aquatic and Environmental Studies
Water temperature is a critical parameter in environmental science, influencing everything from dissolved oxygen levels and aquatic habitat suitability to Legionella risk management and climate trend analysis. Stork Solutions’ submersible temperature transmitters are engineered for permanent immersion in rivers, estuaries, harbours, tanks, and boreholes. The STT-28 SDI-12 Submersible Temperature Transmitter is available in two variants: a 10 mm thin-walled probe for applications requiring rapid thermal response, and a standard submersible version optimised for long-term trend monitoring where measurement stability over years is the priority. Both variants use SDI-12 digital communication and are available in stainless steel or marine bronze housings for freshwater and seawater service respectively. For combined level and temperature measurement in a single submersible probe, the LMK 307 T delivers dual 4-20 mA outputs from a compact 26.5 mm diameter stainless steel body with a flush ceramic sensor, reducing instrument count and simplifying installations across groundwater monitoring, reservoir management, and flood defence schemes.
Build Your Environmental Monitoring System with Stork Solutions
From a single borehole level sensor to a multi-parameter meteorological network spanning dozens of remote sites, Stork Solutions provides the instrumentation, digital communication expertise, and UK-based technical support to help you specify, commission, and maintain your monitoring system. Our SDI-12 product ecosystem, including the USB-SDI12-PRO interface and Stork DCT configuration software, simplifies sensor setup, calibration, and data logging across your entire sensor fleet. Contact us today to discuss your environmental monitoring requirements, request datasheets, or arrange a technical consultation.