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Published by: WMO ; 2011Language(s): English, French, Spanish
Format: CD, DVDTags: Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) ; Natural hazards ; Flood
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World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Global Water Partnership
Published by: WMO ; 2011Language(s): English
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World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Global Water Partnership
Published by: WMO ; 2011Language(s): English
Format: CD, DVDTags: Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) ; Natural hazards ; Flood
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Manual on Stream Gauging, Vol. I: Fieldwork
The Manual on Stream Gauging (WMO No. 519) was first released in 1980. Since then, however, there have been significant advances both in the approach and the methodologies employed.
Consequently, at its twelfth session (Geneva, October 2004), the WMO Commission for Hydrology (CHy) decided to meet the identified needs of the National Hydrological Services by revising the Manual to include the newer technologies that have been introduced over the period and are currently employed in this crucial field.
In this context, Volume I of the Manual on Stream Gauging encompasses the topics ...
Published by: WMO ; 2010
The Manual on Stream Gauging (WMO No. 519) was first released in 1980. Since then, however, there have been significant advances both in the approach and the methodologies employed.
Consequently, at its twelfth session (Geneva, October 2004), the WMO Commission for Hydrology (CHy) decided to meet the identified needs of the National Hydrological Services by revising the Manual to include the newer technologies that have been introduced over the period and are currently employed in this crucial field.
In this context, Volume I of the Manual on Stream Gauging encompasses the topics of gauge height measurement, stream velocity and stream discharge, whilst Volume II focuses on the discharge rating relationship.Collection(s) and Series: WMO- No. 1044
Language(s): English
Format: CD, DVD, Digital (Free), Hard copy (ill.)ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-11044-2
Purchase at: http://www.wmo.int/e-catalog/detail_en.php?PUB_ID=561&SORT=N&q=
Tags: Water ; Hydrology ; Stream-gauging stations ; Stream measurement ; Manual ; Technical Publications ; Commission for Hydrology (CHy)
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WMO Statement on the scientific basis for, and limitations of, river discharge and stage forecasting
WMO, 2010This statement was prepared by participants of the 13 th session of the WMO Commission for Hydrology to provide a perspective on the current state of hydrological forecasting. The intent is to provide an overview and summarize factors affecting forecast accuracy and lead-time that reflect the priorities of the Commission in strengthening hydrological forecasting.
WMO Statement on the scientific basis for, and limitations of, river discharge and stage forecasting
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Published by: WMO ; 2010
This statement was prepared by participants of the 13 th session of the WMO Commission for Hydrology to provide a perspective on the current state of hydrological forecasting. The intent is to provide an overview and summarize factors affecting forecast accuracy and lead-time that reflect the priorities of the Commission in strengthening hydrological forecasting.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Water ; Hydrological forecast ; Capacity development ; Commission for Hydrology (CHy)
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Manual on Stream Gauging, Vol. II: Computation of discharge
The Manual on Stream Gauging (WMO No. 519) was first released in 1980. Since then, however, there have been significant advances both in the approach and the methodologies employed.
Consequently, at its twelfth session (Geneva, October 2004), the WMO Commission for Hydrology (CHy) decided to meet the identified needs of the National Hydrological Services by revising the Manual to include the newer technologies that have been introduced over the period and are currently employed in this crucial field.
In this context, Volume I of the Manual on Stream Gauging encompasses the topics ...
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CONGO-HYCOS, Document de projet préliminaire : Une composante du Système Mondial d’Observation du Cycle Hydrologique (WHYCOS)
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Projet Niger-HYCOS - Phase II, Renforcement du système d’observation pour une meilleure gestion des ressources en eau dans le bassin du fleuve Niger : Document de projet provisoire
Autorité du Bassin du Niger ; Agence Française de Développement (AFD) ; Facilité africaine de l'eau ; et al. - OMM, 2010
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Guide to Hydrological Practices, Volume II : Management of Water Resources and Applications of Hydrological Practices
This comprehensive guide provides practicing hydrologists with handy access to state-of-the-art and reliable information on hydrological practices, from simple discharge measurement to modeling complex hydrological systems. It was first published in 1965 and has been regularly updated since to reflect the evolving needs of, and practices employed by, the National Hydrological Services and other professionals working in water related fields.
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Руководство по гидрологической практике: Том II - Управление водными ресурсами и практика применения гидрологических методов
Цель Руководства по гидрологической практике состоит в предоставлении соответствующей информации для всех экспертов, работающих в области гидрологии, о существующих правилах, процедурах и оборудова- нии, необходимых для обеспечения их успешной дея- тельности. Полное изложение теоретических основ и всего спектра применений гидрологических методов и оборудования выходит за рамки основных задач нас- тоящего Руководства. Однако в соответствующих слу- чаях даются ссылки на необходимую литературу. Более детализированные процедуры мониторинга гидроло- гических параметров рассматриваются в с ...
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Guía de prácticas hidrológicas Volumen II: Gestión de recursos hídricos y aplicación de prácticas hidrológicas
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.
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Guide des pratiques hydrologiques, volume II - Gestion des ressources en eau et application des pratiques hydrologiques
Le Guide des pratiques hydrologiques a pour but de fournir a tous ceux qui travaillent dans le domaine de l’hydrologie, les informations pertinentes sur les pratiques, procédures et instruments actuels, leur permettant ainsi d’effectuer leur travail avec plus de succès. On espère que le présent ouvrage soit utile non seulement aux Services nationaux des Membres mais aussi aux divers autres intervenants et organismes impliqués dans la gestion des ressources en eau en général, et en particulier dans le suivi et l’estimation de ces ressources.
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Manual on estimation of Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP)
The manual describes procedure for estimating the maximum probable precipitation and the maximum probable flood. This is the third revised version.
The first and second editions of this manual were published in 1973 and 1986, respectively. The current edition keeps a majority of the content from the second edition. Newly added content in this third edition primarily results from experiences, since 1986, in directly estimating PMP for the requirements of a given project in a design watershed on probable maximum flood (PMF) in China, the United States of America, Australia and India.
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Guide to Hydrological Practices, Volume I : Hydrology – From Measurement to Hydrological Information
This comprehensive guide provides practicing hydrologists with handy access to state-of-the-art and reliable information on hydrological practices, from simple discharge measurement to modeling complex hydrological systems. It was first published in 1965 and has been regularly updated since to reflect the evolving needs of, and practices employed by, the National Hydrological Services and other professionals working in water related fields.
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Руководство по гидрологической практике: Том I - Гидрология: от измерений до гидрологической информации
Цель Руководства по гидрологической практике состоит в предоставлении соответствующей информации для всех экспертов, работающих в области гидрологии, о существующих правилах, процедурах и оборудова- нии, необходимых для обеспечения их успешной дея- тельности. Полное изложение теоретических основ и всего спектра применений гидрологических методов и оборудования выходит за рамки основных задач нас- тоящего Руководства. Однако в соответствующих слу- чаях даются ссылки на необходимую литературу. Более детализированные процедуры мониторинга гидроло- гических параметров рассматриваются в с ...
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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.
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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
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Commission for Hydrology (CHy) - Thirteenth session : Abridged final report with resolutions and recommendations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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..
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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.
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Volta-HYCOS Project - Training session: Training in Hydrometry : Installation of a Hydrometric Station Knowledge of the field – Theoretical Aspects
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; FFEM ; Groupe des écoles EIER - ETSHER ; et al. - WMO, 2006
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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.
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Niger-HYCOS an Information System for Water Resources Assessment and Management of the Niger Basin : A sub-regional component of the World Hydrological Cycle Observing System (WHYCOS)
The present document sets out the framework for the implementation of the Niger river basin hydrological observing system, designated Niger-HYCOS. It is based on a provisional document prepared in 2003 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), in collaboration with IRD (Institut français de Recherche pour le Développement) and at the request of the Niger Basin Authority (NBA).
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Flood Management Policy Series. Economic Aspects of Integrated Flood Management
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM); Global Water Partnership (GWP) - WMO, 2006 (WMO-No. 1010)This publication forms part of the Flood Management Policy Series published within the framework of the WMO/GWP Associated Programme on Flood Management. The series comprises publications on various aspects of flood management policy, including economic, environmental, legal and institutional, and social aspects. The series provides an in-depth supplement to the Integrated Flood Management Concept Paper (APFM 2003). The series is based on inputs from experts and leading sector professionals in the area of natural resource management and development policy.
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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.
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Manual on Community Approach to Flood Management in India
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Global Water Partnership (GWP); Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) - WMO, 2006
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Flood Management Policy Series. Environmental Aspects of Integrated Flood Management
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM); Global Water Partnership (GWP) - WMO, 2006 (WMO-No. 1009)This publication provides information for the flood managers, policy makers, environmental groups, NGOs and communities, to enable them to understand the range of environmental issues involved in flood management and sustainable development. It also explains the roles of various ecosystems in the hydrological process and response and how these systems interact with flood events. At the same time, a framework for factoring environmental considerations into the decision-making processes at various levels is explained.
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Flood Management Policy Series. Social Aspects and Stakeholder Involvement in Integrated Flood Management
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM); Global Water Partnership (GWP) - WMO, 2006 (WMO-No. 1008)This publication highlights the importance of social aspects that need to be addressed in formulation of Integrated Flood Management polices. It provides an overview of various vulnerabilities of the society that have an impact on flood management issues. It also highlights the need for stakeholder participation in planning and implementation. Particularly, flood emergency management in pre, during and post flood stages. The paper attempts to outline the role of various stakeholders including Government institutions at all levels and NGOs in flood emergency response.
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Flood Management Policy Series. Legal and Institutional Aspects of Integrated Flood Management
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM); Global Water Partnership (GWP) - WMO, 2006 (WMO-No. 997)This publication aims to raise the awareness of policy-makers about the need for an appropriate legal framework for Integrated Flood Management (IFM). Additionally it intends to motivate and enable flood practitioners, stakeholder groups (including actors of the civil society involved in public opinion building such as NGOs and the media), to engage in dialogue with policy-makers about the legal requirements and best approach to a balanced legal framework for IFM.
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Legal and institutional aspects of integrated flood management: case studies
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM); Global Water Partnership (GWP) - WMO, 2006 (WMO-No. 1004)Floods and Law. Two topics that at first glance do not seem to have many obvious connections. Yet the way we deal with floods is partly expressed and governed through laws at various levels of society reaching from the local to the international level. The publication contains four case studies from India, Japan, Serbia and Switzerland to provide policy and law-makers as well as flood managers insight into how the issue of floods has been addressed in different legal systems around the world. The case studies have been compiled by leading experts from the respective countries and are published ...
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Making integrated flood management : part of the development agenda
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Global Water Partnership (GWP); Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) - WMO, 2006Our planet’s water resources are vital for sustainable development. Floods play a major role in replenishing freshwater resources, recharging wetlands and groundwater and supporting agriculture and fishery systems, thereby making flood plains preferred areas for human settlement and various economic activities. Flood plains are subjected to periodic inundation by the smaller and more frequent floods that also provide nutrition to fertile agricultural lands, supporting livelihoods of riparian communities. Occasionally, however, floods have negative impacts on lives, livelihoods and economic act ...
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Políticas de gestión de crecidas. Aspectos jurídicos e institucionales de la gestión integrada de crecidas
Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM); Programa asociado de gestión de crecidas (APFM); Asociación Mundial para el Agua (GWP) - OMM, 2006 (OMM-No. 997)
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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.
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Volta-HYCOS Project - Topographic Survey - Leveling
Bricquet Jean-Pierre; World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; FFEM ; et al. - Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD), 2006
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Projet Volta-HYCOS - Module 1 Hydrométrie : 1ère partie, La station hydrométrique
Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM); Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) ; Groupe des écoles EIER - ETSHER ; et al. - Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD), 2006
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Volta-HYCOS Project - Module 1 Hydrometry : 1st part, The hydrometric station
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) ; Groupe des écoles EIER - ETSHER ; et al. - WMO, 2006
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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.
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