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Tuesday, July 16
 

1:00pm CDT

ADCP best practices: a quick review
A quick review of equipment selection, cross section location, ideal measurements conditions and overall best QM practices.
Speakers
NS

Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Midway 9
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

2:00pm CDT

Areacomp3: General overview
A general overview of AreaComp3 software
Speakers
avatar for Erich Kessler

Erich Kessler

Erich Kessler is a hydrologist within the Western Data section of the Upper Midwest Water Science Center. He is a technical point of contact for all things surface water related within his center. On a daily basis, he performs various LDM tasks related to data collection, such as... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 11
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

3:00pm CDT

AVMs with Campbell Dataloggers
Operation of Index Velocity Gages Using Two-Way Cellular Telemetry and ADVM RS232 Serial Communication with a Campbell Scientific data logger
Speakers
avatar for Ben Torrison

Ben Torrison

Supervisory Hydrologic Technician/FOC, USGS UMID
Ben is the Mounds View, MN Field Office Chief. The Mounds View Field Office covers the southern half of Minnesota and is part of the Upper Midwest Water Science Center. He's been in the Field Office Chief position since January, 2021 and was previously a hydrologic technician in the... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Midway 8
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

3:00pm CDT

QRev Extrapolation
When performing ADCP discharge measurements, data is extrapolated to compute estimates for discharge above and below the measured data. QRev automates the computation of each possible extrapolation model and suggests the best model. QRev also offers additional settings such as discharge weighted median and custom sub-sectioning. This talk explains the various extrapolation methods and discusses the extrapolation settings available within QRev.
Speakers
avatar for Travis Knight

Travis Knight

Hydrologist, USGS-HNB

Tuesday July 16, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Grand Ballroom B
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS
 
Wednesday, July 17
 

8:00am CDT

RIVRS: Workflow and techniques for tidal index velocity data collection and computation
This presentation will cover the distinctions of workflow and techniques applied in operating a tidal index velocity discharge station. Topics covered in the overview will include site selection, instrumentation, maintenance, field measurement techniques, rating development, and computation.
Speakers
FK

Fabian Kahn

Hydrologic Technician, USGS
Work areas: Index Velocity Discharge, GNSS, Storm Tide Response

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Midway 10
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

9:00am CDT

Discharge Measurements in Difficult Conditions
Planning and prep tips to improve data collection during high flow events.
Speakers
GW

Garret Welsh

Garret began his career with the USGS as a student in the Iowa City, IA office in 2009 before joining on as a full time hydro tech after completing his studies. In 2015 he transferred to the Mounds View, MN office.   He is a member of the Hydroacoustics Workgroup (HaWG) and spends... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 7
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

9:00am CDT

Qrev: Whats new
An overview of new and coming features in QRev software.
Speakers
MR

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 6
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

10:00am CDT

ADCP Mid-Section Measurements – The Azimuth Method
A review of the theory, setup, common issues, and best practices in the use of the azimuth method for Acoustic Doppler Current Meters (ADCPs) during Mid-Section Measurements. The mid-section method for discharge computations using ADCPs is a useful tool for collecting discharge measurements when moving boat measurements are not possible or are extremely poor due to issues with bottom tracking, moving bed, river traffic, cable-car measurements, and ice measurements, or as an option for check measurements. The Azimuth Method utilizes the ADCP’s internal compass and a fixed Tagline Azimuth to calculate flow during stationing. This talk discusses common issues associated with tagline azimuths, compass calibration best practices, and differences between Sontek and RDI software. With knowledge of best practices as well as common errors encountered while utilizing the azimuth method, mid-section measurements can be produced with greater confidence while minimizing measurement uncertainty.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Granger

Thomas Granger

Hydrologic Technician, USGS - SAWSC
Thomas is a hydrologic technician with SAWSC, in the Asheville Field Office. Previously, he has worked on riparian surveys in the high elevation Sierras in California and Western Colorado, along with extensive time conducting aquatic ecology surveys via airboat and helicopter in the... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
Midway 11
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

10:00am CDT

Hydroacoustic Resources
Overview of resoures avaliable to assist with Hydroacoustic issues and equipment
Speakers
GW

Garret Welsh

Garret began his career with the USGS as a student in the Iowa City, IA office in 2009 before joining on as a full time hydro tech after completing his studies. In 2015 he transferred to the Mounds View, MN office.   He is a member of the Hydroacoustics Workgroup (HaWG) and spends... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
Midway 1+2
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

10:30am CDT

Common Problems with ADCPs and Qms
Tips on detecting and correcting common problems found in ADCP measurements
Speakers
NS

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Midway 1+2
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

3:00pm CDT

Processing ADCP MidSection Discharge Measurements with QRevMS
QRevMS is an application used for processing and reviewing ADCP midsection discharge measurements. Like QRev, QRevMS processes data loaded from the manufacture data files using automated quality checks and data filtering. During this talk we will discuss the background of the application, the various settings throughout the user interface, and give a demonstration on the applications use.
Speakers
avatar for Travis Knight

Travis Knight

Hydrologist, USGS-HNB

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Midway 6
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

4:00pm CDT

GPS and GPS Compasses with ADCPs
A review of setup and best practices in the use of GPS for both velocity and heading data with ADCPs
Speakers
avatar for Chany Huddleston Adrianza

Chany Huddleston Adrianza

Supervisory Hydrologic Technician, USGS
Chany is a supervisor for the New York Water Science Center Observing Systems Branch in Troy. She served as a member and chair of the Hydroacoustics Workgroup (HaWG 2019-2024) and spends a good amount of time involved in hydroacoustics testing, helping with classes offered by the... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS
 
Thursday, July 18
 

8:00am CDT

Ice Measurements with ADCP's and ADV's
The basics of collecting acoustic mesurments under ice.
Speakers
GW

Garret Welsh

Garret began his career with the USGS as a student in the Iowa City, IA office in 2009 before joining on as a full time hydro tech after completing his studies. In 2015 he transferred to the Mounds View, MN office.   He is a member of the Hydroacoustics Workgroup (HaWG) and spends... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Midway 5
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

9:00am CDT

RIVRS: Index Velocity Deployment Planning
There are many factors that go into producing accurate discharge at an Index Velocity gage. Before data collection begins, the gage location needs to be established and a velocity meter installed. What frequency meter should you use? Should the meter be uplooking or side looking? Where in the water column should the meter be mounted? During this talk we will discuss the various deployment options, what site reconnaissance data needs to be collected, and how to plan for successful data collect.
Speakers
avatar for Travis Knight

Travis Knight

Hydrologist, USGS-HNB

Thursday July 18, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 5
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

1:00pm CDT

Measurement Uncertainty: How do I rate this Qm?
Ratings QMs using Qrev, statistics and other available resources
Speakers
NS

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Midway 11
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS
 
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