Hydrologic Warning Systems 101 - Watershed University July 2017

Watershed University is pleased to have David C. Curtis of WEST Consultants, Inc., provide a basic introduction to planning, designing, and implementing hydrologic warning systems. Key questions addressed include:

1. What’s the purpose of a hydrologic warning system?
2. How are potential benefits of a hydrologic warning system achieved?
3. How is a hydrologic warning system configured?
4. How many gages are needed?
5. What type of automation is needed?
6. What are the roles of the Internet, cloud computing, and social media?
7. How can hydrologic warning systems impact flood insurance rates?
8. How is public engagement facilitated?
Answers to these and other issues will be discussed to help guide your hydrologic warning system success.

About the speaker:
David C. Curtis, Ph.D., F.EWRI, Sr. Vice President, WEST Consultants, Inc.