Real-Time Current Velocity System

The Corps is bringing new technology online to make waterways navigation safer. The latest innovation is called the real-time current velocity system. This system alerts waterways users to the real-time speed of wind and currents on inland waterways. The additional current information, which will be transmitted automatically to tows on approach, will allow tow pilots to improve safety and prevent collisions when tows are approaching locks. A total of six systems are expected to be implemented by the end of 2009.