OTT HydroMet’s product brand, ‘OTT’ has been at the forefront of innovation, pioneering state-of-the-art hydrological and meteorological instrumentation for over 150 years now. Originating in Germany, OTT has since expanded to be a global industry leader providing the highest quality products, customized solutions, and technical support.
Collaborating since 2001, organizations focus on restoring the Great Fen in the UK through water level management and network monitoring wells. By combating peat loss, the project saves 325,000 tons of CO2 annually and offers natural flood management benefits to nearby areas.
Houston and Harris Counties have experienced severe floods in the past and more recently. To address this, the District installed 153 monitoring stations using various technologies like OTT Radar Level Sensors, OTT Compact Bubbler Sensors, and pressure transducers to measure water levels and precipitation.
The Mekong River Commission Secretariat (MRCS), composed of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Mynamar, came together to establish a hydro-meteorological network to collect real-time data on water levels and rainfall for effective resource management and information exchange.
Albert OTT, founder of OTT and a skilled instrument maker, established his business in Bavaria in 1880, later joined by his sons. This OTT instrument, the current meter, dating back to 1917, bears their monogram and the signature of Keuffel & Esser, the U.S. importer. Transferred to the Smithsonian in 1959 by the National Bureau of Standards.
The importance of principled leadership – from founder Albert Ott to the many dynamic leaders that have served as drivers in our industry and championed thought leadership – remains a key understanding that is rooted within the OTT brand.
