Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How do our field technicians use soundwaves to measure the flow of a river?
Meet the Surfbee – a bright piece of kit with many uses. As Jasmine Hughes from the Floods and Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) team explains, the boat uses the Doppler effect, usually heard when the siren from a police car distorts as it goes past, to help us understand our rivers.
To find out more about FDRI visit the FDRI website.
How do our field technicians use soundwaves to measure the flow of a river?
Meet the Surfbee – a bright piece of kit with many uses. As Jasmine Hughes from the Floods and Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) team explains, the boat uses the Doppler effect, usually heard when the siren from a police car distorts as it goes past, to help us understand our rivers.
To find out more about FDRI visit the FDRI website.
