Low Cost Monitoring System

The Low Cost Monitoring System (LMS) is a cost effective method for producers to monitor open channel flow discharges from their Vegetated Treatment System. By monitoring discharges, producers are able to comply with their National Polution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.

Related Publications

L.M. Pepple, R.V. Muhlbauer, R.T. Burns, L.B. Moody, C. Pedersen, D.S. Andersen, T.A. Shepherd. Validation of a Low Cost Monitoring Vegetative Treatment System Performance. 2008 Proceedings: 2008 ASABE Annual International Meeting. June 29-July 2, 2008.

R.V. Muhlbauer, I. Khanijo, R.T. Burns, L.B. Moody, L.M. Pepple, C.H. Pederson. Low Cost Method for Monitoring Flow from a Vegetative Treatment System. 2007. Proceedings: International Symposium on Air Quality and Waste Management for Agriculture. September 16-19, 2007.

Usefull programs

LMS Calculator
(Macros must be enabled to run this program)

 For more information contact Dr. Robert Burns: rburnsiastate.edu