NWDTW 2024: Full Schedule

1:00pm CDT

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

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

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

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 →

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

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

Midway 3+4

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

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 →

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

3:00pm CDT

Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch non-contact activities and services

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

Midway 5

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

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

Midway 8

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

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

Midway 8

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

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

Midway 6

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

1:30pm CDT

Why are Real Time Cameras Important

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

Midway 5

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