Hydrometry - Measuring Floods and Droughts
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Virtual - Hosted on Zoom
Hydrometric measurements are fundamental in the management of water resources. Hydrometric data also provide real-time flood warnings and control flood defence structures. This talk will provide a brief history of hydrometry in the UK and discuss recent advances in instrumentation to improve river flow and rainfall measurements. The challenges posed by climate change to hydrometric engineers, trying to measure the record flood flows experienced in recent years, will also be presented. Finally, the presentation will highlight how hydrometeorological data are used operationally within the Environment Agency to produce flood forecasts.
Speakers
Speaker: Richard Severn
Richard Severn joined the Environment Agency in 2005, working predominately in the Hydrometry and Telemetry division. He is responsible for an operational network of river flow gauges and meteorological sites within the river Trent catchment. He specialises in instrumentation used to measure the flow rate of rivers and installed the first UK gauge to measure velocity in a river using the Doppler shift of a laser. Prior to his current role, Richard worked in the Solihull Flood Forecasting Centre where he developed real-time flood models for the River Severn catchment. Richard represents the Environment Agency on the Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS) committee. He holds a BSc in Geography from the University of Nottingham. He is Vice-Chairman of Nottingham Astronomical Society and is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.
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Hydrometric measurements are fundamental in the management of water resources. Hydrometric data also provide real-time flood warnings and control flood defence structures. This talk will provide a brief history of hydrometry in the UK and discuss recent advances in instrumentation to improve river flow and rainfall measurements. The challenges posed by climate change to hydrometric engineers, trying to measure the record flood flows experienced in recent years, will also be presented. Finally, the presentation will highlight how hydrometeorological data are used operationally within the Environment Agency to produce flood forecasts.
Speakers
Speaker: Richard Severn
Richard Severn joined the Environment Agency in 2005, working predominately in the Hydrometry and Telemetry division. He is responsible for an operational network of river flow gauges and meteorological sites within the river Trent catchment. He specialises in instrumentation used to measure the flow rate of rivers and installed the first UK gauge to measure velocity in a river using the Doppler shift of a laser. Prior to his current role, Richard worked in the Solihull Flood Forecasting Centre where he developed real-time flood models for the River Severn catchment. Richard represents the Environment Agency on the Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS) committee. He holds a BSc in Geography from the University of Nottingham. He is Vice-Chairman of Nottingham Astronomical Society and is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
Registration for this event is available Virtually only.
Members
If you are a member of the Society and have an account already, please log in to your account before your register. If you are a member and don’t have an account set up already, you will need to create an account. Your username is the email address that is linked to your membership.
Non-Members
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Once you have created an account, you will be required to log in each time you would like to register for an event. You will also have access to a Dashboard area that will show which events you have registered for and past events you have attended.
Any information you provide to us will only be used by The Royal Meteorological Society and appointed representatives.
This meeting is part of the Royal Meteorological Society Meetings programme, open to all, from expert to enthusiast, for topical discussions on the latest advances in weather and climate. Free to attend. Non-members are welcome.
A copy of our terms and conditions can be found here.
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org.
Notice of audio / video recording of RMetS Meetings and Events - By attending this meeting, you are agreeing to be part of the Society’s broadcast. Please could audience members refrain from giving their name and institution during questions at ALL Society (National, Local and SIG) meetings that are being recorded or streamed. Videoing will be restricted to speakers.
The RMetS strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you would like to discuss accessibility or request accommodations please contact conferences@rmets.org.
We take data privacy seriously. Please read the RMetS privacy policy to find out more.
