Benefits of Using ALERT Technology:

• Low Cost / High Benefits Ratio
• Real Time Data Acquisition
• Automated Hydrologic / Hydraulic Modeling
• Automated Warnings
• Established Reliable Technology in WorldWide Use

ALERT History

ALERT is an acronym for Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time, which is a method of using remote sensors in the field to transmit environmental data to a central computer in real time. This standard was developed in the 1970's by the National Weather Service and has been used by the National Weather Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, numerous state and local agencies, and international organizations.

There are a vast number of types and manufacturers of ALERT hardware and software, but they are all designed to meet a common set of communications criteria. Because of this, most equipment and programs are interchangable, which has allowed for competition to improve performance and reduce cost. ALERT systems have become a standard in real time environmental data collection because of their accuracy, reliability, and low cost.