Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs) Active
Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs) are fully-functional streamgages designed to be deployed quickly and temporarily to measure and transmit stream stage data in emergency situations.
The speed with which Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs) can be installed allows the USGS to:
- augment gage networks during coastal or riverine flooding by adding additional temporary locations to the network.
- provide situational awareness and support to emergency managers.
- maintain data flow when streamgaging equipment is damaged.
The design and uses of RDGs vary according to the environment where they are installed.
![Emergency USGS Rapid Deployment Gage backup](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/side_image/public/thumbnails/image/RDGposter_445.jpg?itok=kYuoXy6z)
An emergency USGS Rapid Deployment Gage is installed on a bridge (right) above permanent gaging station (left) as back-up during a storm event.
![Solar panels and batteries supply power to USGS Rapid Deployment Gages](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/side_image/public/thumbnails/image/RDGsolar_445jpg.jpg?itok=agR8Dbjl)
![Various brackets have been designed to mount Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs) to stream banks and bridges](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/side_image/public/thumbnails/image/RDGbracket.jpg?itok=BM3pnQbl)
![Rapid Deployment Gages transmit data through satellite-based radio networks](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/side_image/public/thumbnails/image/RDGsat_445.jpg?itok=8HWhDTzW)
![Different types of weather stations may also be mounted with rapid deployment gages to capture environmental data](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/side_image/public/thumbnails/image/RDGexample1_445.jpg?itok=rxsPuHXk)
Below are other science projects associated with Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs).
USGS Flood Information
Hurricane Sandy: Tracking Water Levels
Post Hurricane Harvey Assessment
Hurricane Isaac - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change
Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change
Hurricane Harvey - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change
Hurricane Irma - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change
Below are multimedia items associated with Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs).
Below are data or web applications associated with Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs).
Below are partners associated with Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs).
Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs) are fully-functional streamgages designed to be deployed quickly and temporarily to measure and transmit stream stage data in emergency situations.
The speed with which Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs) can be installed allows the USGS to:
- augment gage networks during coastal or riverine flooding by adding additional temporary locations to the network.
- provide situational awareness and support to emergency managers.
- maintain data flow when streamgaging equipment is damaged.
The design and uses of RDGs vary according to the environment where they are installed.
![Emergency USGS Rapid Deployment Gage backup](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/side_image/public/thumbnails/image/RDGposter_445.jpg?itok=kYuoXy6z)
An emergency USGS Rapid Deployment Gage is installed on a bridge (right) above permanent gaging station (left) as back-up during a storm event.
![Solar panels and batteries supply power to USGS Rapid Deployment Gages](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/side_image/public/thumbnails/image/RDGsolar_445jpg.jpg?itok=agR8Dbjl)
![Various brackets have been designed to mount Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs) to stream banks and bridges](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/side_image/public/thumbnails/image/RDGbracket.jpg?itok=BM3pnQbl)
![Rapid Deployment Gages transmit data through satellite-based radio networks](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/side_image/public/thumbnails/image/RDGsat_445.jpg?itok=8HWhDTzW)
![Different types of weather stations may also be mounted with rapid deployment gages to capture environmental data](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/side_image/public/thumbnails/image/RDGexample1_445.jpg?itok=rxsPuHXk)
Below are other science projects associated with Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs).
USGS Flood Information
Hurricane Sandy: Tracking Water Levels
Post Hurricane Harvey Assessment
Hurricane Isaac - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change
Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change
Hurricane Harvey - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change
Hurricane Irma - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change
Below are multimedia items associated with Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs).
Below are data or web applications associated with Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs).
Below are partners associated with Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs).