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New Idea:
MASTER CLASSES IN HYDRAULICS!!
River Flow 2002 - Master Classes in Fluvial
Hydraulics for PhD students
September 3, 2002, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belguim
Enabling young investigators to meet senior researchers
in their field, five parallel Master Classes will be organised
at the opening of the River Flow 2002 Conference. In each
Master Class, 5-6 young researchers (typically PhD students)
will have the opportunity to join 2 experts in their research
field to present and discuss their work.
e-mail: riverflow@gc.ucl.ac.be
website: http://www.gc.ucl.ac.be/riverflow/home.htm
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Extended deadlines:
International Conference on Hydroinformatics 2002
July 1-5, 2002, Cardiff, UK
Deadline for abstracts extended to 26 October 2001
e-mail: summersc@cardiff.ac.uk
website: http://www.cf.ac.uk/kengin/news/confs/hydro
13th APD-IAHR Congress
August 6-8, 2002, Singapore
After having received around 170 abstracts, The 13th
APD-IAHR Congress Secretariat has decided, due to the good response
and under the overwhelming requests, to extend the deadline
for submission of abstracts to 15 October 2001.
The LOC is pleased to invite all interested persons to submit
300-word abstracts in English for consideration and review in
the following areas :
A. Fundamental Hydraulics and Open Channel Flows
B. Hydrology, Water Resources Management and Hydroinformatics
C. Maritime Hydraulics
D. Eco-hydraulics and Water Quality Management
Abstracts and pre-registration form (electronic submission is
strongly
encouraged) should be sent to the Congress Secretariat.
For further information about the congress, please visit the
congress website: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/civil/apd-iahr2002/
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Call for abstracts:
River Flow 2002 - International conference on Fluvial Hydraulics
September 4-6, 2002, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Deadline for abstracts submission : November 1, 2001
e-mail : riverflow@gc.ucl.ac.be
website : http://www.gc.ucl.ac.be/riverflow/home.html
Approaching deadlines:
Interdisciplinary Seminar on the Regional Implications of Modern
Flood Management
11 October, 2001, Delft, The Netherlands
WL | Delft Hydraulics is organising an interdisciplinary seminar
on the regional implications of modern flood management. The seminar
will be held 11 October, 2001 in Delft, The Netherlands. There
is no registration fee, and lunch is included so you only need
to organise your own travel and accommodation.
website: http://wldelft.nl/gen/news/flood-risk.pdf
Management and Use of Fish Resources in Inland Water Bodies
of Mediterranean Countries
November 12-16, 2001, Zaragoza, Spain
e-mail: iamz@iamz.ciheam.org
website: http://www.iamz.ciheam.org
XIX Curso sobre Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales y Explotación
de Estaciones Depuradoras
November 12-23, Madrid, Spain
e-mail: formacion@cedex.es
website: http://www.cedex.es/ceta/cetaweb
Advanced Course on Alternative Sources of Water
for Irrigation:
Influence of Technical, Economic and Environmental Factors
December 10-14, 2001, Zaragoza, Spain
e-mail: iamz@iamz.ciheam.org
website: http://www.iamz.ciheam.org
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Looking for an internship
My name is Marie-Aude Pradal. I have recently obtained my Master's
degree in physical oceanography at the University of Marseille,
France. I have also spent four months under the supervision of Dr.
Grilli at the University of Rhode Island, USA. During that period
of time I worked on an internship project involving the depth inversion:
using brightness data, calculating the bathymetry by inverting a
dispersion relationship.
I am currently looking for a PhD or an internship opportunity.
e-mail: mpradal@voila.fr
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Visit the 'Conferences Listing' under the 'Newsweb'
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7th International Conference on Remote Sensing for Marine and
Coastal Environments
May, 20-22, 2002, Miami, Florida, USA
You are invited to contribute a paper for plenary or interactive
poster presentation. Please submit an abstract (250 words maximum)
by 26 October 2001 to be considered for presentation.
Information is available on the conference website:
http://www.erim-int.com/CONF/marine/MARINE.html
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16th International Symposium on Ice
December 2-6, 2002, Dunedin, New Zealand
The Symposium will cover a range of issues in river, lake and sea
ice research. A list of workshops and special sessions will be posted
on the symposium website shortly. Deadline for abstract submission
is 1 March 2002.
e-mail: nzice@physics.otago.ac.nz
website: http://www.physics.otago.ac.nz/~nzice/
Waves 2005
July 3-7, 2005, Madrid, Spain
Organised by ASCE/COPRI, CEDEX and IAHR
e-mail: grassa@cedex.es
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Fluvial Processes.Solutions Manual
by Selim Yalin and A.M. Ferreira da Silva.
Published by IAHR; ISBN: 90-805649-3-1;
Price: Euro 30, Euro 25 for members;
September 2001.
Special Discount!
Fluvial Processes Monograph + Solutions Manual: Euro 75; Euro
60 for members
This Solutions Manual is a supplement to the Monograph Fluvial
Processes (also published by IAHR). This booklet contains
the problems presented in the Monograph as well as their solutions
and some additional explanations.
If you wish to order the Solutions Manual and/or the Monograph
Fluvial Processes, please visit our websiteat: www.iahr.org
or contact directly the IAHR Secretariat.
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Probabilistic Design Tools for Vertical Breakwaters
Oumeraci, H.; Kortenhaus, A.; Allsop, W.; Groot, M. de; Crouch,
R.; Vrijling, H. and Voortman, H.
Publisher: A. A. Balkema Publishers
ISBN: 90 5809 248 8 , Paperback ISBN: 90 5809 249 6
Price: EUR 95,00 / $ 95,00. Paperback edition: EUR 50,00 / $ 50,00
Publication Date: September 2001
This book describes the key results of the European research project
called PROVERBS (PRobabilistic Design Tools for VERtical BreakwaterS)
to develop and implemt probability based methods for the design
of monolithic coastal structures and breakwaters subject to sea
wave attacks.
website: http://balkema.ima.nl
Civil Engineering Practice in the 21st Century: Knowledge and
skills for Design and Management
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
ISBN: 0-7844-05-26-3
Price: US list $39; International list $46.80
This is a comprehensive book detailing the essential skills and
strategies civil engineers need to be successful in the 21st century.
e-mail: marketing@asce.org
website: http://www.pubs.asce.org
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New Approaches to Characterising Groundwater Flow
Seiler, K.P. and , Wohnlich, S. (eds): - Proceedings of the XXXI
IAH Congress, Munich, Germany, 10 - 14 September 2001
ISBN: 90 2651 848 X
Price: EUR 249,00 / $ 249,00
Publication Date: September 2001
The proceedings cover groundwater explotation, management and protection,
modelling of flow and transport and the appropriate use of environmental
and artificial tracers. Scales reach from the laboratory to integrated
field studies. Microbial processes have been recognised as particularly
important for assessing the resilience of groundwater in addition
to physical and chemical processes.
website: http://balkema.ima.nl
Guidelines for the Assessment and Planning of Estuarine Barrages
Edited by Neville Burt and Andy Rees
Publisher: Thomas Telford
ISBN: 0 7277 2863 6
Price: £70.00
Based on research commissioned by DETR and the Environment Agency,
Guidelines for the assessment and planning of estuarine barrages
presents guidance on the planning, design, construction and operation
of estuarine barrages. The development and operation of barrages
have the potential to have a considerable impact on the existing
estuarine environment. It is essential therefore that all environmental
costs are taken into account and that alternative options that may
satisfy the aspirations of the developer are fully considered. This
topical book aims to provide the reader, working at any stage of
the process, with the knowledge required to successfully complete
the task of building estuarine barrages.
website: http://www.thomastelford.com/books/
Hydromechanical Aspects and Unsaturated Flow in Jointed Rock
Indraratna, B. and Ranjith, P.G
Published by Balkema
ISBN: 90 5809 309 3 , Paperback ISBN: 5809 310 7
Price: EUR 65.00 / $ 71.00. Paperback edition: EUR 35.00 / $ 35.00
Publication Date: September 2001
Fluid flow analysis plays a major role in various geotechnical applications
, including mining and petroleum industry. Predicting water-gas
flows occurring within a network of rock joints under mining conditions
is a very difficult task, due to the wide array of hydro-geological
variables involved. Rock joints are usually unsaturated, and they
conduct both gas/air and water together. This book covers in detail,
the fundamental aspects of fluid flow phenomena in a jointed rock
mass, as well as various geological (structural) features and their
influence on flow deformation characteristics. The book is intended
for final year thesis students, postgraduate researchers and practitioners.
website: http://balkema.ima.nl/Scripts/cgiBalkema.exe/new
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Recruitment Forum
One application = 25 Potential interviews
Candidates attending this forum on 7-9 November in Brussels, will
have the opportunity to interview and network with leading companies.
At the event, companies will be looking to recruit graduates and
early career professionals with 0-10 years experience, across all
disciplines for positions across Europe. Apply on-line at: http://www.emdsnet.com/it-europe
Before the deadline of 8 October 2001. This will also ensure your
inclusion for any relevant search projects running in addition to
this event.
e-mail: iteurope@emds.be
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER FOR ENVIRONMENT-WATER
The Role of Practitioners in the Learning Process
Jean Jacques PETERS
Chairman of the European Division of the IAHR
This speech was given at the ETNET 21 First Plenary Meeting
(Delft, 18 & 19 June 2001)
website: http://etnet.vub.ac.be/eEvents/DelftReports.htm
; http://keywater.vub.ac.be/
Water Matters
Two leading international UK charities, WaterAid and Tearfund, are
taking action against the global water crisis by combining forces
to launch Water Matters - a campaign that aims to put water and
sanitation high on the agenda at the World Summit on Sustainable
Development in 2002. Together, Tearfund and WaterAid are calling
on everyone to sign a petition, which will be presented, to Downing
Street at the UK ahead of the World Summit next year.
website: http://www.watermatters.org.uk
OceanNET - the UK's marine environmental data network
The UK Marine Environmental Data Network has been set up to link
a number of government departments, agencies and user groups with
an interest in marine environmental data.
website: http://www.marinescienceandtechnology.com
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World Water Forum
Anyone interested in initiating a session or participating in one
can start his commitment to the Forum by opening a conference room
on the Virtual Water Forum (VWF). Organising VWF sessions and promoting
active discussions will generate useful information for the preparation
of the Water Action Report and will serve as key elements to the
success of the Forum.
website: http://www.worldwaterforum.org
New FAO Director
Dr Kenji Yoshinaga has been appointed new Director of FAO's Land
and Water Development Division in Rome. Formerly Deputy Director
of the Department of International Affairs at the National Research
institute of Agricultural Economic in the Ministry of Agriculture,
Japan, Dr Yoshinaga succeeds Hans Wolter who has retired.
Drainage Books for Developing Countries
The Netherlands University Foundation for International Cooperation
has set up a scheme for collecting the books of retiring drainage
experts for donation to drainage institutes in developing countries.
More information from Lambert Smedema
e-mail: lksmedema@compuserve.com
News from IPTRID
A professional information service called WCA InfoNET has been developed
for sharing knowledge between researchers and end-users in the field
of water conservation and use in agriculture. The system has now
been developed and tested and IPTRID is now soliciting individuals
and institutions to participate in building up the content. For
more information contact the IPTRID Secretariat:
e-mail: wca-infonet@fao.org
Brussels starts coastline campaign
The European Commission has launched a campaign to promote integrated
coastal zone management in the European Union.
website: http://www.marinescienceandtechnology.com
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Student Assistant for GIS Navigation Channel and Inlet Bathymetry
Analysis, USA
Applicant will quantify historic and existing channel and bathymetry
conditions at inlets, harbor entrances, and river mouths. Digital
bathymetric survey data taken at locations around the United States
will be analysed to obtain the evolution of channels and geomorphic
features. Quantities of interest include channel cross sections,
volume change, and feature dimensions. Applicant must be a United
States citizen.
Requirements, salary and further details, contact:
e-mail: Shelley.Johnston@erdc.usace.army.mil
Coastal Engineer, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Coastal Planning & Engineering is pleased to announce an opening
for a coastal engineer in their Boca Raton office. CPE is a leader
in the application of coastal processes and engineering to the coastal
zone.
e-mail: dmann@cpe.dynip.com
website: http://www.cpeflorida.com
Hydrogeologists, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England
MontgomeryWatsonHarza is seeking hydrogeologists with 5-10 years
exeprience to join an expanding group working on a variety of technically
demanding and leading edge contaminated land and water resource
projects in the UK, Europe and further afield. UK080101
website: http://www.mwhglobal.com/careers/step4.asp?jobID=UK-080101
Research Associate, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National
Academies, USA
(Water Science and Technology Board 313.119). A minimum of a Bachelors
degree in water resources, environmental engineering science, hydrology;
or equivalent and 3 to 5 years of directly related experience. (Masters
degree in water resources, environmental engineering science, hydrology;
or equivalent and 1 to 2 years of directly related experience preferred).
Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize scientific/technical
information, strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated effective
oral and written communication skills are required.
For more information click
here.
Assistant or Associate Professor, Vancouver, Canada
We are currently searching for an Assistant or Associate Professor
in Environmetal Fluid Mechanics in the Department of Civil Engineering
at The University of British Columbia. To receive full consideration,
applications should be submitted before 30 September 2001, although
they will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
website: http://www.civil.ubc.ca/department/jobpost.htm#enviro
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Director, Research School of Physical
Sciences and Engineering, National University, Canberra, Australia
The Director is the academic and administrative leader of the Research
School of Physical Sciences and Engineering and is responsible to
the new Vice-Chancellor, Ian Chubb, for the management and supervision
of its academic, technical, financial and administrative affairs.
Applicants should have an outstanding academic research record; management
experience in a higher education institution, or a public or private
corporation; and a proven capacity to provide strong leadership in
a research environment. The Director will be expected to promote the
interests of the Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering
and the University both nationally and internationally and, together
with the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), enhance the high reputation
of the School for research.
website: http://www.anu.edu.au/hr/jobs/rsphysse.pdf
Coastal Engineer, Cape Code, USA
Applied Coastal Research and Engineering, Inc. (Applied Coastal)
focuses on developing and implementing scientifically defensible
solutions to problems in the marine environment. Applied Coastal's
office is located on Cape Cod, MA. Our specialty areas include coastal
process analyses, coastal engineering, coastal and marine geology,
geographic information system (GIS) applications, oceanographic
data analyses, estuarine water quality simulations, geophysical
analyses, and coastal zone management. Presently the company has
a position open for a Coastal Engineer to perform coastal engineering
analysis and design services and prepare technical reports and proposals,
as required.
e-mail: jramsey@appliedcoastal.com
Oceanographic Product Manager/Applications Engineer, San Diego,
California, USA
SonTek/YSI Inc. is currently seeking energetic individuals to represent
our Acoustic Doppler products into the coastal oceanographic marketplace.
These positions require a strong background in oceanography, hydrology,
or fluid dynamics. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree,
and will be able to discuss ongoing projects with top researchers,
prepare technical articles, and make presentations at conferences
around the world. A proven history of strong written and personal
communications skills is required. Previous technical sales experience
a plus. These positions will involve both domestic and international
travel. SonTek/YSI Inc. offers competitive salaries and great opportunities
for advancement. Send resume to: SonTek/YSI Inc., 6837 Nancy Ridge
Dr., Suite A, San Diego, CA 92121. Fax: 858-546-8150
e-mail: jobs@sontek.com
website: http://www.sontek.com.
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having right of residence in the country concerned.
Vacancies which can be posted under "Job Opportunities"
can be e-mailed to IAHR, e-mail: iahr@iahr.org
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