Install GRIME2

GRIME2 is a Windows program for managing and analyzing imagery of water bodies. Current functionality includes automatic calibration and water level measurement. Gaugecam Remote Image Manager – Educational is open source and free.

• Latest Windows installer: GRIME2 (v0.4.0.x) is available via GitHub
• How to: 
  • Download and install GRIME2
  • User Guide (basic version)

Performance of the stop sign (octagon) target is documented in a dissertation (Chapman 2023) and the functionality is available in the latest version of GRIME2.

Experimental GRIME2 targets at the Kearney Outdoor Learning Area (Kearney, NE)

Use GRIME2

Learn how to automatically measure water level using a simple target background in the image. Images can be captured with stationary ground-based cameras, including game cams. View videos, tutorials, and technical documents to find out more. 

• Suggested file name convention
  • GRIME2 can use EXIF data or extract the date and time from the image filename
  • We suggest using filename format of YYYYMMDD_HHMM_GC_yoursitename
• Target background installation 
  • Tips and tricks for installing the Gaugecam background in a stream
  • Octagon target background template (RECOMMENDED: see performance in Chapman 2023)
    • Guidance on the size of octagon needed for your site
  • Alternative field fabrication of mini-octagon target
  • Legacy Method: The bowtie target background, published in WRR, can only be used with past versions of GRIME2. Contact us for details.
• Video Tutorials
  • Download and install GRIME2 (v0.0.1.5)
  • Demo of water level measurement (v0.0.1.0)
  • Managing image overlays and measuring tape tool (v0.0.1.8)
  • Create an animation of your results (v0.0.1.8)
  • Automatically extract timestamp information (v0.1.0.1)