In-depth Industry–University–Research Symposium | Dr. Jin’s team from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University is exploring the application of ultrasonic Doppler flow‑measurement technology to landscape drainage projects!
2026-06-29
To advance innovation in smart‑park stormwater management technologies, Dr. Jin of the College of Landscape Architecture and Art at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University led a research team in conducting a specialized project discussion on the practical application of ultrasonic Doppler flow‑measurement technology within park drainage systems, thereby fostering the deep integration of hydrological monitoring techniques with landscape architecture design.
Currently, urban green spaces, vegetated swales, stormwater drainage networks, and landscape drainage channels commonly face challenges such as difficulties in collecting runoff data, unpredictable pipe sedimentation, and delayed warnings of urban flooding during heavy rainfall. Traditional manual inspection methods are unable to accurately quantify drainage performance. During the discussion, the team systematically analyzed the operating principle of ultrasonic Doppler flow meters. This device can collect real-time velocity and water‑level data, automatically calculate flow rates, and—being free of rotating parts—is less prone to entanglement and blockage. It is well suited to the complex operating conditions of landscaped water bodies, which often contain debris, enabling continuous online data collection and remote transmission around the clock.
The two parties engaged in detailed discussions on equipment deployment locations, installation and adaptation strategies, and the development of data models, exploring how to leverage flow‑monitoring data to refine the design of urban rain gardens and sponge green spaces and to quantify runoff‑management performance. This workshop has strengthened the foundation of the research project; moving forward, the team will advance small‑scale pilot implementations to enhance the park’s stormwater‑management and control system through precise flow monitoring, thereby providing robust scientific data to support sponge‑city‑oriented landscape planning and smart park operations, and contributing to the scientific and intelligent upgrading of urban stormwater management.
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