NWDTW 2024: Full Schedule

8:00am CDT

Rise Above (Imagery and Remote Sensing Training Track)

In this full-day training track, students will gain knowledge and basic concepts about the available tools and techniques leveraging imagery and remote sensing for hydrometry applications. Students will be exposed to image and Doppler radar velocimetry techniques, camera hardware, and software configuration concepts. Additionally, students will learn where to find satellite data that can help them plan field work and improve their ground-based measurements.

8:00am-9:45am: Introduction to Image Velocimetry Methods
9:45am-11:15am: USGS introduction to the Toolbox for River Velocimetry Using Images from Aircraft (TRiVIA)
11:30am-1:00pm: Doppler Velocity Radars, Drones, and the Probability Concept Method
1:00pm-2:00pm: Lunch Break
2:00pm-3:30pm: Camera-Based Monitoring Hardware and Software Basics
3:30pm-5:00pm: No-Cost, open-source satellite data viewing and access

Speakers

Frank Engel

Geographer, U.S. Geological Survey

Me in a Sentence: Geographer and researcher passionate about developing new tools, technology, and apps using remote sensing to solve real-world problems.A bit more about me:I joined the Illinois WSC Data Section in 2012 while pursuing my Ph.D. in Geography and Civil Engineering... Read More →

John Fulton

Research Hydrologist, USGS

John is a DOI sUAS remote pilot and Research Hydrologist for the Colorado Water Science Center. His interests include (1) remote sensing from fixed- and drone-based platforms, (2) operationalizing Doppler and pulsed radars to measure river discharge in small- and big-river systems... Read More →

Matt Gyves

Physical Scientist, U.S. Geological Survey

NGWOS Hydrologic Instrumentation Research and Development Project Manager (HI R&D), with the goal of advancing water observing technologies and capabilities within the integrated water science basins and the USGS nationally.

Matt Nicotra

Russ Lotspeich

Hydrologist, USGS VA-WV WSC

Robert (Russ) Lotspeich is a Hydrologist in the Hydrologic Networks Branch of the USGS Water Resources Mission Area. Russ' interests are in developing new and innovative technologies and methods to aide in data collection activities across the Water Enterprise. As the Research to... Read More →

Dave Owens

UMid WSC - Madison WI

Dave Owens represents the Upper Midwest (UMid) Water Science Center in Madison, WI where he has worked as a hydro tech, project chief, lead IT specialist, operations manager and Innovation specialist for the last 34 years. He has extensive experience with Campbell Scientific dataloggers... Read More →

Carl Legleiter

Research Hydrologist, USGS

As a member of the USGS Water Resources Mission Area Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch, Carl conducts research on remote sensing of rivers, specifically retrieval of depth, velocity, and other channel attributes from various types of image data. Current efforts are focused on the development... Read More →

John Jones

Chelsea Vande Pol

Hydrologic Technician, USGS

Merritt Harlan

Paul Kinzel

Hydrologist, USGS

Monday July 15, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A

IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, COURSE

Presented By Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch
Intended Audience Introductory
Duration 8 Hours

1:00pm CDT

Introduction the Image Velocimetry (IVy) Framework, a Windows Sofware Application for Processing Streamflow with Videos

This presentation will demonstrate the new Image Velocimetry (IVy) Framework software application. The IVy Framework is a Windows application aimed at field scientists that enables the processing of videos into streamflow measurements. This presentation will demonstrate the IVy Framework concepts and method implementation, using real-world examples. We will discuss the generalized workflow for producing Image Velocimetry streamflow measurements with IVy. Finally, we will discuss upcoming training and development plans to make IVy the most helpful tool for hydrotechs and their everyday workflows.

Speakers

Frank Engel

Geographer, U.S. Geological Survey

Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Midway 8

IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, ANALYSIS

Presented By Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch
Intended Audience Introductory
Duration 50 minutes

4:00pm CDT

Camera Types for NIMS/HIVIS

This presentation will look at the different camera types used in the NIMS/HIVIS system. It will discuss strengths and weaknesses of each camera, general costs, power usage, etc of each camera type.

Speakers

Dave Owens

UMid WSC - Madison WI

Tuesday July 16, 2024 4:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
Midway 3+4

IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, ANALYSIS

Presented By WMA (Headquarters)
Intended Audience Introductory
Duration 20 minutes

9:00am CDT

Introduction to Camera Usage in USGS Monitoring Networks

This presentation will be an introduction for those interested in using cameras in their monitoring networks. Applications for imagery, site considerations, selecting a camera system, and a NIMS/HIVIS overview will be discussed with examples from VA/WV WSC and other USGS stations. An emphasis will be on Vivotek network camera and Sierra Wireless modem systems and game/trail cameras. We will also discuss how to add cameras and batch upload images in NIMS Admin Console for control monitoring or other useful applications.

Speakers

Chelsea Vande Pol

Hydrologic Technician, USGS

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 9

IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, TIPS AND TRICKS

Presented By Your WSC
Intended Audience Intermediate
Duration 20 minutes

10:00am CDT

Imagery and Remote Sensing Listening Session

In our NWDTW in Phoenix last year, we held an "unconference" listening session on non-contact and remote sensing-related work in USGS. This session was valuable for helping steer work over the next several months. We plan to hold another listening session with NWDTW attendees to hear your current successes, pain points, blockers, or visionary ideas directly from you. Come and participate in this open format discussion and help guide how we continue to leverage and grow Imagery and Remote Sensing science at USGS.

Speakers

Frank Engel

Geographer, U.S. Geological Survey

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Midway 7

IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, LISTENING SESSION

Presented By Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch
Intended Audience General Audience
Duration 80 minutes

3:00pm CDT

Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch non-contact activities and services

This presentation provides an overview of the non-contact activities that the Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch (HRSB) performs or assists, with an eye toward how WSCs can benefit. We will discuss what the HRSB does and how we work with WSCs to use remote sensing and non-contact science to make their jobs easier.

Speakers

Jack Eggleston

Frank Engel

Geographer, U.S. Geological Survey

Carole Johnson

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Midway 5

IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, ANALYSIS

Presented By Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch
Intended Audience Introductory
Duration 50 minutes

3:30pm CDT

Image Velocimetry in New York - Initial Results and Accuracy

A first look at the data coming out of the 50 new image velocimetry gages in New York is presented, including initial impressions of issues and successes, and comparison to select concurrent conventional measurements

Speakers

Christopher Macpherson

Hydrologist, USGS - NYWSC

I’ve been with the USGS for 10 years. I’m currently working on the NY camera expansion project and NGWOS groundwater/surface-water interactions in the Neversink River test bed. I like to explore cutting-edge technologies and thrive on unconventional problem-solving.

Chris Grindle

Physical Scientist, USGS

Started in the USGS with the VA/WV WSC in 2016. Currently work for the NYWSC undertaking a large expansion of their Imagery Gage network. I enjoy trying to use new methods and technologies to provide more high quality and relevant data. My focuses are in gage construction, equipment... Read More →

Elizabeth Nystrom

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Midway 8

IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, ANALYSIS

Presented By Your WSC
Intended Audience Intermediate
Duration 20 minutes

4:00pm CDT

Datalogger and Camera setup for Situational Awareness and Image Velocimetry

Increasing value is being placed on Image-based data collection for both situational awareness and remote measurement. NY WSC is investigating various camera hardware that can be effectively controlled using a Campbell Scientific CR1000x datalogger. A combination of techniques are being evaluated including: image capture and transmission to HIVIS for situational awareness, video capture for the purposes of computing discharge with image velocimetry. As these setups are power-hungry, power budgets play a very significant role on the success of these approaches.

Speakers

Martyn Smith

Hydrologic Applied Innovations Lab (HAIL), US Geological Survey

Wednesday July 17, 2024 4:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
Midway 8

IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, ANALYSIS

Presented By Your WSC
Intended Audience Introductory
Duration 20 minutes

8:00am CDT

Image Velocimetry: NY Experience one year later

New York update one year after installing 50 image velocimetry setups at existing gages as part of a flood-hardening project. We will share information about the project background, our power, hardware, software, and telemetry setup.

Speakers

Christopher Macpherson

Hydrologist, USGS - NYWSC

Chris Grindle

Physical Scientist, USGS

Elizabeth Nystrom

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Midway 6

IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, ANALYSIS

Presented By Your WSC
Intended Audience General Audience
Duration 50 minutes

1:00pm CDT

Physical Installation of NIMS/HIVIS cameras

This presentation will look at different camera mounting systems, tools used for installation, termination of ethernet cables and use of POE injectors.

Speakers

Dave Owens

UMid WSC - Madison WI

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Midway 5

IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, TIPS AND TRICKS

Presented By WMA (Headquarters)
Intended Audience Introductory
Duration 20 minutes

1:30pm CDT

Why are Real Time Cameras Important

Camera imagery can help describe conditions that can't be measured by traditional sensors. Real time cameras help USGS employees, first responders and the public to make decisions about conditions at the site before going to the site which can enhance efficiency and improve safety.

Speakers

Dave Owens

UMid WSC - Madison WI

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:30pm - 1:50pm CDT
Midway 5

IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, ANALYSIS

Presented By WMA (Headquarters)
Intended Audience General Audience
Duration 20 minutes

2:00pm CDT

Using AirVantage with Sierra Wireless RV50, RV50X and RV55 cellular modems

Cellular telemetry is getting wider use throughout the USGS. AirVantage is a tool that can be used to manage and troubleshoot Sierra Wireless cellular modems/gateways. This presentation will show some of the tools available in the AirVantage dashboard. Anyone using Sierra Wireless modems (RV50, RV50X, RV55 and LX60) should have access to AirVantage.

Speakers

Dave Owens

UMid WSC - Madison WI

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 5

IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, TIPS AND TRICKS

Presented By WMA (Headquarters)
Intended Audience Introductory
Duration 20 minutes