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Guía de Prácticas Hidrológicas, vol. I: Hidrología – De la medición a la información hidrológica
Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM) - OMM, 2008 (Edition 2008, actualización de 2020; OMM-No. 168)La Guia de practicas hidrologicas tiene por objeto aportar informacion sobre las practicas, procedimientos e instrumentos actualmente utilizados a quienes se dedican a la hidrologia.
Esperamos que la presente Guia sea util no solo a los SHN de los Miembros de la OMM, sino tambien a otras partes interesadas y organismos que participan en la gestion de los recursos hidricos y, en particular, en el seguimiento y evaluaction de tales recursos.
Guide des pratiques hydrologiques, volume I : Hydrologie – De la mesure à l’information hydrologique
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM) - OMM, 2008 (Edition 2008, mise à jour en 2020; OMM-No. 168)Plus de 40 experts mondiaux aguerris ont contribué à la préparation de cette édition du Guide. De ce fait il est orienté vers les applications pratiques et s’inscrit dans un cadre de gestion de la qualité tel qu’initié par la Commission d’hydrologie
Advances in Isotope Hydrology and its Role in Sustainable Water Resources Management (IHS-2007) : Proceedings of a Symposium held in Vienna, 21-25 May 2007. Vol.2
IAEA, 2008Historically, the IAEA has played a key role in advancing isotope techniques and in promoting the use of isotopes to address water resource sustainability issues worldwide. The quadrennial IAEA symposia continue to be an important component of the IAEA's mission in water resources management. The 12th symposium in the series was convened with the objectives of: reviewing the state of the art in isotope hydrology; outlining recent developments in the application of isotope techniques to water resources management; and identifying future trends and developments for research and applications. The ...
Advances in Isotope Hydrology and its Role in Sustainable Water Resources Management (IHS-2007) : Proceedings of a Symposium held in Vienna, 21-25 May 2007. Vol.1
IAEA, 2008Historically, the IAEA has played a key role in advancing isotope techniques and in promoting the use of isotopes to address water resource sustainability issues worldwide. The quadrennial IAEA symposia continue to be an important component of the IAEA's mission in water resources management. The 12th symposium in the series was convened with the objectives of: reviewing the state of the art in isotope hydrology; outlining recent developments in the application of isotope techniques to water resources management; and identifying future trends and developments for research and applications. The ...
Introduction to Verification of Hydrologic Forecasts
This module offers a comprehensive description of a set of common verification measures for hydrologic forecasts, both deterministic and probabilistic. Through use of rich illustrations, animations, and interactions, this module explains how these verification measures can provide valuable information to users with varying needs. In addition to providing a measure of how well a forecast matches observations, verification measures can be used to help forecasters and users learn about the strengths and weaknesses of a forecast.
Dams and Dam Failure - Module 1: Terminology and Open Channel Hydraulics
This is the first module of a two-part series offering an introduction to the science explaining catastrophic dam failure and flood-wave prediction methods associated with these events. Through use of rich illustrations, animations, and interactions, this module explains key terminology and concepts including dam types and purposes, failure statistics, the general dam failure process, open channel hydraulics, critical flow, Manning's equation, and conveyance. The information covered in this two module series will provide a scientific foundation for advanced course work needed to run dam break ...
Dams and Dam Failure - Module 2: St. Venant Equations, Modeling, and Case Study
This second module in the two-part series expands on the science explaining catastrophic dam failure and flood-wave prediction methods associated with these events. Through the use of rich illustrations and interactions, this module introduces the St. Venant equations for dynamic wave flow, and flood wave characteristics. It also explains the general dam failure modeling process along with advantages and limitations of dam failure models including model stability, accuracy, and sensitivity issues. Finally, it also provides an overview of the Teton River dam failure, one of the most famous hydr ...
The Mekong Hydrological Cycle Observing System Mekong-HYCOS, A Hydrological Information System in the Mekong River Basin : Project Document, Final version
Mekong River Commission ; World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Agence Française de Développement (AFD) - WMO, 2008
River Forecasting Case Study
This module takes the learner through the considerations for the river forecasting decisions associated with the remnants of Hurricane Ivan on 17-19 September, 2004 for the Susquehanna River system in Pennsylvania and New York. The module assists the learner with applying the concepts covered in the foundation topics of the Basic Hydrologic Sciences course. Some of the specific topics pertinent to this case are soil conditions, the impact of QPF on runoff, runoff models, runoff processes, routed flow and stage-discharge relationships. Observations of upstream conditions and comparisons to hist ...
Quantitative Precipitation Forecasting Overview
In this module, Wes Junker, retired Senior Branch Forecaster at NCEP/HPC provides an introduction to Quantitative Precipitation Forecasting. This presentation assumes a familiarity with basic meteorological processes.
Snowmelt Processes
This module helps the student develop an understanding of the contribution of snowmelt in the hydrologic forecasting process. The module first explains the influences of wind, sun, terrain, and vegetation on snow water distribution and then discusses the evolution of snowpack characteristics. From there, the student will learn about energy exchanges between the snow and the atmosphere and how that affects how quickly and how completely snow will melt. Finally, an explanation is presented of water flow through snow and the fate of that water when it reaches the ground surface. The lesson will b ...
Basic Hydrologic Sciences Course Orientation
This brief presentation provides an overview of the COMET Basic Hydrologic Sciences course including: goal and target audiences, structure of the course and adapting it to your needs, and a brief description of course components.
Flash Flood Case Studies
This module takes the learner through seven case studies of flash flood events that occurred in the conterminous U.S. between 2003 and 2006. The cases covered include: * 30-31 August 2003: Chase & Lyon Counties, KS * 16-17 September 2004: Macon County, NC * 31 July 2006: Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, AZ * 25 December 2003: Fire burn area near San Bernardino, CA * 30 August 2004: Urban flash flood in Richmond, VA * 19-20 August 2003: Urban flash flood in Las Vegas, NV * 9 October 2005: Cheshire County, NH This module assists the learner in applying the concepts covered in the foundation ...
An Introduction to Ensemble Streamflow Prediction
The “Introduction to Ensemble Streamflow Prediction” module provides basic information on probabilistic streamflow forecasting. In this webcast, Dr. Richard Koehler, the National Hydrologic Sciences Training Coordinator for NOAA's NWS, presents information about the types of organizations that might use probabilistic streamflow forecasts as well as foundation concepts and background for ESP methods. The module begins with a brief review of hydrologic models including deterministic, stochastic, and scenario-based approaches. It then provides an overview of time-series approaches including a sum ...
Projects Niger-HYCOS and Volta-HYCOS -Training in Hydrometry : Measurement and Calculation of Discharges Gauging with ADCP
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; FFEM ; Groupe des écoles EIER - ETSHER ; et al. - Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD), 2007
Niger-HYCOS and Volta-HYCOS Projects. Training programme on flow measurements, 2nd part : Flow measurement techniques
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; FFEM ; Niger Basin Authority ; et al. - Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD), 2007
Volta-HYCOS Project - Training session on Calibration of Rating Curves, Case Study
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; FFEM ; Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) ; et al. - WMO, 2007
Volta-HYCOS Project - Training session on Calibration of Rating Curves
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; FFEM ; Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) ; et al. - WMO, 2007
Séminaire de formation sur les courbes de tarage
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM); Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) ; et al. - OMM, 2007
ETR, 19. Members Training Requirements, Opportunities and Capabilities in Meteorology and Hydrology : WMO Survey 2006
This publication contains result analysis of the WMO Survey on Member's training requirements and opportunities in meteorology and hydrology, which took place during 2006. The survey represent an objective basis for a proper assessment and planning of the WMO training activities and for introducing modifications and improvements to the Education and Training Programme.
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Global Terrestrial Network - Hydrology (GTN-H)
Information material: GTN-H reports since 2000, presentations given to the 3rd GTN-H Coordination Panel Meeting.
SENEGAL-HYCOS, Renforcement des capacités nationales et régionales d’observation, transmission et traitement de données pour contribuer au développement durable du bassin du Fleuve Sénégal : Une composante du Système Mondial d’Observation du Cycle Hydrologique (WHYCOS), document de projet préliminaire
Organisation pour la Mise en Valeur du fleuve Senegal (OMVS) ; Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM) - OMM, 2007
Niger-HYCOS and Volta-HYCOS Projects. Module de formation en Débitmétrie, 2ème partie : Techniques de jaugeage
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM); FFEM ; Niger Basin Authority ; et al. - Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD), 2007
Projet Volta-HYCOS - Séminaire de formation sur les courbes de tarage
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM); FFEM ; Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) ; et al. - OMM, 2007
GCOS, 115. Report of the 3rd GTN-H Coordination Panel Meeting
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) - WMO, 2007 (WMO/TD-No. 1408)
Basic Documents, 2. Technical Regulations, Volume III: Hydrology
This volume contains definitions of technical terms, a classification of hydrological observing stations, and guidance on the establishment of networks of these stations, their identification, observing programmes, equipment and methods of observation. It also contains a chapter on meteorological services for hydrology.
Use of chlorofluorocarbons in hydrology : a guidebook
IAEA, 2006Development of the chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) technique as a tool for dating groundwater has occurred over the past 20 years, and a number of research publications have documented its use in specific aquifers. This publication is intended to facilitate a comparative analysis of CFC and isotope techniques and a wider use of the CFC technique under appropriate conditions, by providing a description of its scientific basis, sampling and measurement methods, interpretation and limitations of data, and a variety of case studies.
River Ice Processes
The “River Ice Processes” module provides information on flooding associated with river ice jams. In this webcast, Dr. Kate White, nationally-recognized expert on river ice, explores basic river ice processes including the formation, growth, breakup, and transport of river ice and how it can become jammed, triggering floods. In addition, Dr. White covers the current, state-of-the-art ice jam forecasting, and current ice-modeling research and development being conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As a foundation topic for the Basic Hydrologic Science course, this module may be taken o ...
Flash Flood Processes
According to NOAA’s National Weather Service, a flash flood is a life-threatening flood that begins within 6 hours--and often within 3 hours--of a causative event. That causative event can be intense rainfall, the failure of a dam, levee, or other structure that is impounding water, or the sudden rise of water level associated with river ice jams. The “Flash Flood Processes” module offers an introduction to the distinguishing features of flash floods, the underlying hydrologic influences and the use of flash flood guidance (FFG) products. Through use of rich illustrations, animations, and inte ...
Flood Frequency Analysis
The Flood Frequency Analysis module offers an introduction to the use of flood frequency analysis for flood prediction and planning. Through use of rich illustrations, animations, and interactions, this module explains the basic concepts, underlying issues, and methods for analyzing flood data. Common concepts such as the 100-year flood and return periods as well as issues affecting the statistical representation of floods are discussed. Common flood data analysis methods as well as an overview of design events are also covered. As a foundation topic for the Basic Hydrologic Science course, th ...
Streamflow Routing
This module offers a thorough introduction to streamflow routing methods and applications in the river forecasting process. Through the use of rich illustrations, animations, and interactions, this module explains key routing concepts, flow characteristics, and tools with a primary focus on hydrologic routing methods. As a foundation topic for the Basic Hydrologic Science Course, this module may be taken on its own or used as a supporting topic to provide factual scientific information to students as they complete the case-based forecasting modules.
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CDOT Survey Manual - Chapter 5 - Preliminary Surveys
The purpose of this chapter is to define the specifications that shall be followed while performing preliminary surveys for CDOT by CDOT surveyors or contract consultant surveyors..
Volta-HYCOS Project - Training Course, Training in meteorology : elements on topography leveling
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Groupe des écoles EIER - ETSHER ; et al. - 2006This document discusses the theme of topography and leveling applied to hydrology. It is a broad and complex subject which can not be exhaustively explored in a few pages Suppplemented by notes, field visits and exchanges of experiences between participants, this document should be a good reference document for experienced or beginning hydrologists.
VOLTA-HYCOS Project, Sub-component of the AOC-Hycos Project : Project document
This document presents the framework for the implementation of the hydrological observing system of the Volta River Basin, called Volta-HYCOS. It was prepared on the basis of a draft document written in 2003 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), with the assistance of IRD (French Institute of Research and Development) under the new strategy adopted by the WMO to execute the West and Central Africa AOC) – HYCOS project in components corresponding to large river basins in the sub-region.
Operational hydrology report (OHR), 49. Guidelines on the role, operation and management of National Hydrological Services
Providing guidance to the senior managers of Hydrological Services, on the key issues they might face, as they lead, manage and administer their services. All aspects of management are reviewed: strategic planning, human resources management, financial management, marketing, asset management, process and quality management, relationships with other institutions. This publication is especially important at a time when NHSs worldwide are typically having their mandate expanded from basic hydrology to hydrology in the broader context of sustainable water resources management.
World Hydrological Cycle Observing System (WHYCOS) Guidelines
The Guidelines should help achieve the objectives of the International Decade for Action "Water for Life" (2005–2015). They are designed to serve as guidance for the main stages of project formulation and implementation including initiation, development, realization and management, as well as monitoring and evaluation, of HYCOS projects. It is expected that the information in this brochure should allow for the exchange of experience, data and information among development projects and activities and thereby help in developing and improving the implementation of HYCOS components.
Water en Mexico
CONAGUA, 2006The National Water Program puts forward the present status of Mexico’s water resources, reviewing the historical evolution of aspects such as water quantity, quality, uses, and their effects. It also analyzes possible long-term scenarios, and defines the vision of the water sector we aim to achieve, the objectives and goals to be met during this period, and the strategies and lines of action that will allow us to progress towards concrete and positive results.
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Projet Volta-HYCOS - Stage de formation, formation en hydrométrie : éléments de topographie
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM); Groupe des écoles EIER - ETSHER ; Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) - 2006Ce document traite du thème de la topographie et du nivellement appliqué à l’hydrologie, sujet vaste et complexe qu’il est illusoire de prétendre explorer de manière exhaustive en quelques pages. Complété par les notes, visites de terrain et échanges d’expériences entre participants, ce document devrait constituer un bon mémento pour les hydrométristes anciens ou nouveaux qui suivent ce cours.
Volta-HYCOS Project - Topographic Survey - Leveling
Bricquet Jean-Pierre; World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; FFEM ; et al. - Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD), 2006
Projet Volta-HYCOS s/composante du projet AOC-HYCOS : Project document
Le présent document présente le cadre de mise en oeuvre du projet Volta-HYCOS, Système d’observation hydrologique du bassin de la Volta. Ce document a été élaboré sur la base du document de projet provisoire préparé en 2003 par l’Organisation Mondiale de la Météo (OMM) avec l’assistance technique de l’Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD), selon la nouvelle stratégie adoptée par l’OMM de développement du projet AOC-HYCOS (Afrique de l’Ouest et Centrale) par grands bassins versants.
El agua en México
CONAGUA, 2006El ProgramaNacional Hidráulico plante a la situación actual que guardan los recursos hídricos en México, revisando la evolución histórica que han tenido los aspectos de cantidad, calidad, usos y sus efectos; se analizan posibles escenarios de largo plazo, se define la visión del sector que queremos alcanzar; los objetivos y las metas a lograr en el periodo, así como las estrategias y líneas de acción que permiten avanzar hacia resultados concretos
Understanding the Hydrologic Cycle
This module helps students gain a basic understanding of the elements of the hydrologic cycle. Making use of illustrations, animations, and interactions, this module examines the basic concepts of the hydrologic cycle including water distribution, atmospheric water, surface water, groundwater, and snowpack/snowmelt.
Unit Hydrograph Theory
The role of unit hydrograph theory in the flood prediction process is to provide an estimate of streamflow given the precipitation. A unit hydrograph shows the temporal change in flow, or discharge, per unit of runoff from excess precipitation. In other words, the unit hydrograph shows how the flow of a stream will be affected over time by the addition of one unit of runoff. This module offers a thorough introduction to the use of unit hydrographs and the application of unit hydrograph theory in flood prediction. Through use of rich illustrations, animations, and interactions, this module expl ...
CPSP Report, 4. Water resources assessment of Jiadong Peninsula Basin, China : a document based on objective study aimed at support to development of countries policy
ICID, 2005
GCOS, 101. Report of the 2nd GTN-H Coordination Panel Meeting
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) - WMO, 2005 (WMO/TD-No. 1298)
Data reviews and auditing
, 2005
World Climate Applications and Services Programme (WCASP), 65. Development, use and application of the HYDROSPECT data analysis system for the detection of changes in hydrological time series for use in WCP-Water and National Hydrological Services :report
Radzeijewski Maciej; Kundzewicz Zbigniew W.; World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - WMO, 2004 (WMO/TD-No. 1240)
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Publications of blue series, volume 1 (1955-1984) - Education and Training Programme
This CD-ROM presents 49 of the "blue series" publications issued under the Education and Training Programme of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) from 1955 to 1984. Many of these training publications are now out of print. These publications still serve as good reference material for meteorology and operational hydrology, especially in the developing countries. This CD-ROM contains these publications together with the aim of preserving and making them available to Members in electronic format.
Water resources in the OSS (Observatory of the Sahara and the Sahel) countries : evaluation, use and management
UNESCO, 2004
Water resources as a challenge of the twenty-first century : Tenth IMO Lecture
An in-depth study of current and projected issues related to hydrology and water resources from a scientific, policy and socio-economic development perspective.
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Educational programmes : curricula
Russian State Hydrometeorological University (RSHU) ; World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - WMO, 2004
Directrices de orientación la enseñanza y formación profesional del personal en meteorología e hidrología operativa - Volume II: Hidrología
Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM); Drãghici I.F.; Hall M.J.; et al. - OMM, 2003 (4a ed.; OMM-No. 258)
Directives pour la formation professionnelle des personnels de la météorologie et de l’hydrologie opérationnelle - Volume II: Hydrologie
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM); Drãghici I.F.; Hall M.J.; et al. - OMM, 2003 (4ème éd.; OMM-No. 258)
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Integrated water resources management on a basin level: a training manual : a training material
Burton Jean - UNESCO, 2003
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PCCP Series, 22. Participation, Consensus building, and Conflict Management Training Course (Tools for achieving PCCP)
Delli Priscoli Jerome - UNESCO, 2003
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Proceedings of the WMO Symposium on new perspective of Education and Training in Meteorology and Hydrology
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Ministerio de Medio Ambiente - Instituto Nacional de Meteorología - WMO, 2003
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Hydrological knowledge - a vital element in water management
World Meteorological Organization Bulletin - Women working in meteorology and hydrology : articles re-printed from Vol.52 No.2
Contains:
- The Bulletin Interviews: Sulochana Gadgil
- Participation of women in the activities of WMO: results of the 2001 survey
- Women working in meteorology and hydrology: a survey
- Women, disaster reduction and sustainable development
- The role of women in water management- global trends and lessons learnt
- Women and the future of meteorology
- Working in aid programmes in Sudan and the Caribbean- a woman's perspective
- Bringing climate information to rural women in Africa
- The role of Filipino women in natural disaste ...
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