Pre-Congress Courses and Workshops
- Two-dimensional flood routing and hazard delineation using the FLO-2D model
- Surface water budget modeling using MIKE-Basin
- Performing Natural Channel Design using the RIVERMorph Software
- Subsurface characterization and groundwater modeling using Groundwater Modeling System (GMS)
- Precipitation enhancement through cloud seeding
- Guidelines for designing an on-line contaminant monitoring system for water utilities
Courses have been selected for the congress that offer substantive training opportunities for participants.
Two-dimensional flood routing and hazard delineation using the FLO-2D model
Saturday and Sunday June 26 - 27, 2004 from 8 am - 5 pm
Includes: Morning & Afternoon Breaks, Discounted Software or Software Update
PDH's: 16
$500
Course Description
The FLO-2D Workshop will present instruction on advanced flood hydrology, two-dimensional flood routing and flood hazard delineation using the FLO-2D model. The workshop will focus on flood routing methods, two-dimensional flood routing, hyperconcentrated sediment flows and watershed runoff modeling with a special emphasis on alluvial fan flows and unconfined flooding. Complex flood problems involving floodwave attenuation, urban flooding and mud/debris flows will be covered. The workshop will include example problems, computer lab sessions and instruction FLO-2D processor programs. FLO-2D is approved FEMA hydraulic model for both unconfined flooding and riverine flood insurance studies.
Instructor Biography
Dr. Jimmy O'Brien is President of the FLO-2D Software, Inc. and a senior hydraulic engineer with Tetra Tech, ISG. Dr O'Brien is creator the FLO-2D model for predicting flow hydraulics on unconfined river floodplains and alluvial fans. He received an undergraduate aerospace engineering degree from St. Louis University and masters degrees in aerospace and civil engineering from the University of Colorado. He has a Ph.D. in civil engineering (hydraulics program) from Colorado State University. He is the author of numerous articles on hydrology, hydraulics, flood routing and hyperconcentrated sediment flows. He is a license professional engineer in four states.
Dr. Reinaldo Garcia is professor at the Fluid Mechanics Institute of the University of Central Venezuela and has developed 1-D, 2-D and 3-D models to simulate hydrodynamics, sediment transport and pollutant transport in rivers and coastal regions. Prof. Garcia has published numerous articles in journals and international conferences. He coordinated the "Avila Project" where flooding and debris flows hazard maps were developed for more than 20 sites in central Venezuela using FLO-2D software. He received an undergraduate hydraulic engineering degree from University of Central Venezuela, and a master degree from the Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal, Canada. He has a Doctorate in Engineering from the University of Central Venezuela. Dr. Garcia is the developer of the GDS and MAPPER processor programs for the FLO-2D and has developed his own flood hazard delineation methodology.
What to bring: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptop computers to this workshop. Power hookups will be available in the classroom.
Surface water budget modeling using MIKE-Basin
Saturday and Sunday June 26 - 27, 2004 from 8 am - 5 pm
Includes: Morning & Afternoon Breaks, Demonstration Software License
PDH's: 16
$500
Brief Description
MIKE BASIN is an integrated water resource management and planning computer model that integrates a Geographic Information System (GIS) with water resource modeling. In general terms, MIKE BASIN is a mathematical representation of the main rivers and their tributaries, the hydrology in space and time, and the major water supply and demands within river basins. MIKE BASIN has capabilities to simulate water distribution by priority date; ground water use; reservoir and hydropower operations; and transport and degradation of substances affecting water quality as well as optimization of operations. MIKE BASIN is a network model in which the rivers and their main tributaries are represented by a network of branches and nodes. All information regarding the configuration of the flow simulation network, location of water users, reservoirs and intakes, and outlets of return flow are also defined by on-screen editing. Once the system has been defined and the supporting time series data entered, the MIKE BASIN simulates water allocation within the system by applying a water mass balance method in every node. The simulation takes into account the water allocation to multiple usages from individual extraction points throughout the system. Results from the model can be viewed as a time series or monthly summary in graphic or tabular form, on a map of visualized groups of results for the entire or any specified part of the model network, or results can be stored in a database that can be queried using Microsoft Access.
Workshop attendees will experience MIKE BASIN through hands on exercises guided by the presenters throughout the workshop. Supporting literature will be provided to all participants. Workshop participants gain:
Instructor Biography
Mr. Borge Storm is Head DHI's Water Resources Software Department and responsible for development, maintenance and marketing of the suite of DHI's water resources software products, (MIKE SHE, MIKE BASIN, MIKE 11 and MIKE FLOOD). His extensive project experience as hydrologist and water resources planner originates from conducting water management/planning projects in Europe, the United States, Asia, Australia and Africa. These projects have been dealing with water resources assessments, river basin management and planning, integrated surface water-groundwater modeling, watershed management, and environmental impact of industrial and agricultural pollution of surface and groundwater. He has been interacting with clients and stakeholders. Apart from his present role as managing the software development and sales he is participating in projects as technical adviser as well as quality assurance in water resources issues.
Mr. Carter Borden has a broad background with over eleven years of experience in water resource, hydrologic, fluvial geomorphic, and geologic research and environmental consulting. Mr. Borden's water resource, hydrologic, and hydrodynamic modeling experience includes project management and technical lead on many water systems in Idaho and throughout the western United States. These studies include evaluation of irrigation diversion operation to meet minimum stream flow and water rights requirements as well as flooding control, sediment routing, and water quality studies. Mr. Borden's hydrologic, hydrodynamic, and fluvial geomorphic experience includes storm water runoff studies, TMDL development, synoptic sampling to determine impaired stream reaches, and research on factors influencing Arctic channel geometry and bedload movement in gravel bed streams. Tasks include characterization and quantification of sediment transport and storage, hydrologic characterization, establishing channel reference sites, and sediment facies mapping.
What to Bring: laptop computers will be provided, one computer for every two attendees. However, if you would prefer to bring your own, you are welcome to do so.
Performing Natural Channel Design using the RIVERMorph Software
Sunday June 27, 2004 from 8 am - 5 pm
Includes: Morning & Afternoon Breaks, Demonstration Software
PDH's: 8
$250
Brief Description
RIVERMorph is the first comprehensive database oriented software program for processing geomorphic data and performing Natural Channel Design calculations. The program was developed to simplify the tedious and time consuming calculations associated with processing geomorphic data and to provide means to quickly review collected data. RIVERMorph features a state-of-the art graphical user interface and incorporates a number of tools/techniques to analyze and assess streams.
This 1-day workshop will focus on procedures for processing geomorphic data and performing Natural Channel Design using the RIVERMorph Software. Participants will gain an understanding of geomorphic data which must be obtained to properly evaluate a stream system, will be given a review of geomorphic data collection techniques and will learn how to process and interpret geomorphic data through hands-on exercises using the RIVERMorph Software. Specific items to be covered include:
George Athanasakes, PE is the Program Manager of RIVERMorph and holds BSCE and MSCE degrees from the University of Louisville. For over a decade, Mr. Athanasakes has served as the project manager and/or design engineer on numerous stream restoration and assessment projects incorporating natural channel design principals. His involvement with these projects has included conceptual level planning, preliminary and final design, permitting, assistance during construction, and post-construction monitoring. Due to his broad stream restoration experience, Mr. Athanasakes regularly participates in stream restoration training workshops and has presented on the subject at many national conferences.
What to bring: Participants are asked to bring their own laptops - demonstration software will be provided
Subsurface characterization and groundwater modeling using Groundwater Modeling System (GMS)
Sunday June 27, 2004 from 8 am - 5 pm
Includes: Morning and Afternoon Breaks, Demonstration Software
PDH's: 8
$250
Brief Description
The objective of this course is to present advanced tools for subsurface characterization and groundwater modeling. The Groundwater Modeling System (GMS) is a comprehensive groundwater modeling software that will used in the course to accomplish the objectives above. The course is a hands-on course that combined with lecture material provides the best approach to building confidence in using these state-of-the art tools. The course is specifically directed to the geological engineering field and the participants of the EWRI conference. The course will focus on building 3D conceptual models to be used for complex groundwater simulations. The course will also introduce the T-PROGS interface which can be used to represent complex stratigraphy or stochastic realizations.
Instructor Biography
R. Jeffrey Davis - Vice President, EMS-I
Jeff worked as a lead developer of the GMS software for 8 years at Brigham Young University's Environmental Modeling Research Laboratory before coming to EMS-I as the lead groundwater modeling consultant. He has considerable experience in the practical application of GMS to modeling problems and has taught numerous groundwater modeling courses worldwide.
What to bring: attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops. Demonstration software will be available for those who do.
Precipitation enhancement through cloud seeding
Sunday June 27, 2004 from 8 am - noon
Includes: Morning Break, copy of ASCE Standard 41-04: "Standard Practice for the Design and Operation of Precipitation Enhancement Projects"
PDH's: 4
$125
Brief Description
This workshop will utilize a new ASCE Standard 42-04 entitled "Standard Practice for the Design and Operation of Precipitation Enhancement Projects" as the text book for the workshop. Several presentations will be made on the different topics covered in this Standard including such subjects as: 1). A historical perspective and current status of precipitation enhancement projects, 2). The scientific basis of natural precipitation efficiency and its modification 3). The design of precipitation enhancement projects (defining target areas, targeting and delivery methods, seeding agent selection, meteorological data collection and instrumentation, cloud seeding modes, legal issues and environmental concerns), 4). Operations of precipitation enhancement projects (operations manuals, personnel, decision-making, communications, safety issues and public relations) and 5). Evaluation of precipitation enhancement projects. The individuals making these presentations will have significant experience in the field of weather modification. Time will be provided either during or after each presentation for questions and discussion of topics of interest to the attendees. Attendees will receive a copy of the ASCE Standard 42-04, the cost of which will be covered in the workshop registration fee. Attendees should gain an up-to-date perspective of precipitation enhancement and how this technology is currently being applied in many parts of the world as a water management tool.
Instructors
Don Griffith
Bruce Boe
Mark Solak
Guidelines for designing an on-line contaminant monitoring system for water utilities
Sunday June 27, 2004 from 1 pm - 5 pm
Sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency
Included: Afternoon Break
PDH's: 4
No charge, but advance registration is required
Brief Description This workshop will identify and discuss the issues that water utilities and surveillance system designers should consider in developing an on-line monitoring system to provide early warning of serious contamination and will discuss guidelines for design of the system. Purposeful (and accidental) contamination of water supplies as well as of wastewater systems has been identified as a major threat to public health. It threatens water systems serving small and large communities. Preventing the entry of contaminants into the water system is the first line of defense but the risks due to some contaminants are so high that many communities will not rely on such measures alone. Monitoring water systems for serious contamination events, therefore, may be an important element in mitigating the risks to the public. The initial discussion will address the question of whether such a system is worthwhile for your situation. It will then progress through discussions of the contaminants of concern, the concentrations that need to be detected, what instruments are available and useful, where should instruments be placed, how the data should be analyzed and correlated using flow and fate models, data communications needs, interfacing with the existing sampling and analysis protocols, and upgrading with new sensing capability. Questions and discussion will be strongly encouraged. Attendees should gain an up-to-date perspective of considerations in the design of an on-line contaminant monitoring system.
Instructor
Irv Pikus
