Watching the river flow

The radar is mounted over a hatch on Erith Pier, looking down to water which is up to 8.5m below.

Erith Pier in Kent UK is being used to monitor water levels in London’s River Thames for purposes of monitoring and controlling the raising of the Thames barrier and other sluices.

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