Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQ’s

  • Divirod is a data and IoT company that is building the largest proprietary network of hyperlocal environmental water data on a global scale. We deploy sensing units designed to detect/measure water in any form (liquid, snow, ice) with unmatched spatial and temporal coverage.

  • The precision/accuracy/inter-comparability and hyperlocal nature of data generated by Divirod sensors establish unparalleled intelligence for emergency response, resiliency planning/adaptation, and “label data'' for analytics/modeling purposes, to name a few.

  • Divirod’s global headquarters is in Boulder, Colorado, USA. We serve our partners across the pond from our GMBH location in Hamburg, Germany.

Technology FAQ’s

  • Divirod has designed a global water-sensing network, utilizing the existing constellation of navigation satellites that serve as signal source transmitters. Divirod sensors capture satellite microwave signal energy that reflects off multiple types of “earth surfaces” (lakes, oceans, reservoirs, rivers, building roofs, roads, runways, etc) anywhere in the world. The captured reflected signals are processed with proprietary algorithms to detect environmental water and provide unparalleled water measurement and intelligence.

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  • Our patented GNSS-R sensor is utilized in the majority of our deployments. In cases where we are restricted by obstructions or narrow field of view, an ultrasound sensor may be deployed.

  • Yes, the sensor is waterproof, and can operate in extreme temperatures, and even during severe weather events.

  • Divirod owns and maintains the sensor network. All maintenance and repair are performed remotely. The only issue that can not be repaired remotely is power loss. In the event of power loss, we will receive a notification and work with our customers to restore power to the sensor as soon as possible.

  • Our sensor network averages a 99.7% uptime with data availability 24/7/365.

  • Data is transferred via cellular or, in some cases, satellite communications.

  • Depending on the locations and local conditions, our sensor hardware achieves a precision of <5mm.

  • Installation is simple. It requires fastening the unit to a pole or existing infrastructure, plugging it into a power source (solar or grid), and measuring its height against a known datum.

Data FAQ’s

  • We offer annual subscriptions to our customers, which licenses them to access the data collected. Data can be delivered via API, data snippet, nowcast snippet, dashboard, alerts, reports, or data analytics platform.

  • Divirod owns the proprietary data collected and the data in our data lake. Our customers retain a license to use the data for internal purposes.

  • Water level, tidal change, agitation or wave height, flow, precipitation, and snowpack

  • Yes, our data can be updated as often as 1 minute, but is dependent on how often satellite signals are in the area of the sensor.

  • Yes! Data can be colocated and injested into your data lake, analytics or modeling platform. Transversely, we can integrate your data into our platforms to enable access to analytics and data visualization.

  • Divirod’s data is continuously validated against independent sources, such as NOAA, USGS, probes, and field sampling.

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Product FAQ’s

  • The list of potential use cases expands each month. Current use cases include:

    ● Tidal impacts and inundations

    ● Wave Height and agitation

    ● Soil moisture measurements

    ● Ponding water/accumulating snow on building roofs

    ● Water reservoir management

    ● Stormwater impacts and inundations

    ● Surface water infiltration/evapotranspiration

    ● Wetland monitoring

  • Yes! We offer pre-packaged datasets on Databricks Marketplace

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#Water Enthusiast Program FAQ’s

  • We will prioritize locations that are ideal for capturing water data. Otherwise we prioritize applicants on a first come, first serve basis.

  • Divirod will provide you with a synopsis of your water level data via a web-based format so you can monitor your location-specific water level data. We will provide you a link to your snippet once your sensor is installed and online.

  • If you are an approved Water Enthusiast, you will receive a package with your DVS-200 Sensor, Installation instructions, and mounting brackets.

  • We will provide you with water level data for your location free. Additional datums are available to paying customers.

  • Depending on the location, as often as every 1-5 minutes.

  • Yes, power is required. You can also connect the sensor to your own solar power if available. Power usage is less than that of an LED lightbulb.

  • The sensor upload its data to the cloud using cellular signal similar to a cell phone. (Wifi is not required).

  • The sensor needs to be mounted to a fixed object like a pole, building or bridge. It needs to be a minimum of 10 feet or 3 meters above the ground/water. For every 10 feet high, the sensor can see 100 feet out. If you are in the Northern hemisphere, it should face south, southern hemisphere should face north. All instructions and specifications are included.

  • Installation is very simple and should take about 15 minutes to mount.

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