Schedule Outline:

Part 1: Measurements

• Introduction to stream gauges
• Virtual site visit to gauge installation sites
• Selecting optimal gauging locations for rating curve development
• New technology for flow measurements
• Installation techniques and selection criteria to minimise equipment malfunction
• Analysing measurements for errors

Part 2: Models

• Differences between rating curves in steady flow and unsteady flow models
• Looping or hysteresis: storage and backwater
• Differences between rating curves in 1D, 2D, and 3D models
• Worked example: extract flow and elevation results
• Worked example: develop your own rating curves
• Using model results to optimise gauging locations

Part 3: Calibration and Validation

• Interpreting rating curves that have been developed from flow measurements
• Interpreting rating curves that have been extracted from model results
• Setting up sensitivity runs to estimate confidence levels for rating curve data
• Calibrating hydraulic models to measured gauging station observations
• Using hydraulic models to interpolate and extrapolate rating curve data from measured calibration points

Format

• 6+ hours of recordings with unlimited access for 30-days;
• Pre-and-post-course materials to go through via the AWS learning platform;
• Exercises between each Part;
• Manual of the course and working model download/s;
• Ability to ask questions to the presenters at anytime through the learning platform;
• Attendees earn CPD hours/points (ie with Engineers Australia) for at least 12 hours for the entire course.

Requirements

A good internet connection and software and downloads as described in the learning platform.

Outcome

On completion of the course, attendees will be issued with a Certificate of Participation.

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