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In this Issue: News Can You Help? New Events Just Published Site Seeing Droplets Job Announcements January 2001 - IAHR Secretariat, Delft, The Netherlands e-mail: iahr@iahr.org NewsFlash is a free electronic digest of news and information on hydraulic engineering and research published monthly by IAHR for over four thousand subscribers in the international water community. Please send any information for publishing to Cheryl van der Zee, editor at zee@iahr.org. NewsFlash is provided at no charge as a service to members of the international water community. News > go to top To subscribe to IAHR NewsFlash, enter e-mail address here Papers in Journal of Hydraulic Research - Vol. 39 (2001) Issue 1. From Issue 1, 2001 JHR is increasing from 80 pages to to 112 per issue allowing publication of more papers. Issues 4, 5 and 6 of the IAHR Newsletter and Journal are FREE online for a limited period. Webpage for the Journal: Webpage for the Newsletter: Swiss Contribution To Water Hammer Theory. Willi H. Hager Turbulent velocity profiles in sediment-laden flows. Junke Guo, Pierre Y. Julien Numerical simulation of sediment mixture deposition part 2: a sensitivity analysis Ph. Belleudy Modélisation numérique unidimensionnelle de transport de soluté dans un milieu poreux non saturé. Numerical modeling of one-dimensional solute transport in an unsaturated porous media. M. Hami, K. Gueraoui, A. Hammoumi, G. Zeggwagh, M. El Hatri Numerical modelling of bore propagation and run-up on sloping beaches using a MacCormack TVD scheme. S. Vincent And J-P. Caltagirone, P. Bonneton Coupled Physical-Numerical Analysis of Flows in Natural Waterways. Marian Muste, Ehaba. Meselhe, Larry J. Weber, Allen A. Bradley Parametric study of riprap failure around bridge piers. Foo-Hoat Lim, Yee-Meng Chiew   Hydraulic features of supercritical flow along prismatic side weirs. Giuseppe Oliveto, Vittorio Biggiero, Mauro Fiorentino Numerical and experimental study of unsteady salt water purging in Hong Kong sea outfall model. Joseph H. W. Lee, Zhen-Ren Guo, Tony W. C. Yau Concurrent Two-Phase Downflow Measurement With an Induced Voltage Electro-magnetic Flowmeter. U. Opara, I. Bajsic Recognition and Measurement of Dispersed Oil Droplets in A Water column. S.K. Tan, A.F. Yao World Commission on Dams There has been an increasing debate about the role and usefulness of dams for water supply, irrigation, power and flood prevention. This has culminated in the recent publication of the report by the World Commission on Dams. A separate strand to this debate is the growing pressure for the removal of dams. Does the removal of dams pose new hydraulic problems that need to be addressed? A disscussion of these issues is currently underway on the e-mail discussion group rivers-list. For information visit www.iahr.org and look under Newsweb European Engineering Graduate School Environment Water The next EGW meeting will be held on Fri/Sat March 23/24, 2001 at the University of Karlsruhe. All EGW members and interested colleagues are welcome. The detailed invitation can be found on the website: http://www.iws.uni-stuttgart.de/IAHR/home.html   Can You Help? > go to top Expert Witness I belong to a consulting engineering company, and one of our clients needs an expert witness for a court process regarding the failure of a floating breakwater. If anyone is interested in undertaking this work, could you please e-mail me directly, with a short description of your floating breakwater experience. Regards, Rosie Johnson, Connell Wagner, +61 7 3246 4364, fax:: +61 7 3246 1001 e-mail: johnsonr@conwag.com Environmental Management Of A Small Brook As a hydraulical-hydrological laboratory we are currently involved in a global study concerning the environmental management of a small brook. One of the main topics concerns fish migration along the brook. Can anyone provide me some basic information (references, web sites, data, case-studies,..) on this topic of fish migration in small rivers? Marc Huygens, Assistant - Scientific Researcher, Hydraulics Laboratory GHENT University, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat,41, B-9000 Gent, Belgium, e-mail: Marc.Huygens@rug.ac.be, website: http://navier.rug.ac.be/public/hydraulica/hydro.html   Looking for Postdoctoral Opportunity I wish to introduce myself as a Ph.D. holder in Mechanics of Sediment Transport and Hydraulics as a major. I am currently working as a Research Assistant at the Sediment Research Lab., Dept. of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, P. R. China. I have in all 10 years study and research experience in hydraulics and river dynamics. Majority of my research contributions were published in referred journals (in all 14 publications). I am good at the development of measurement systems, the numerical calculation and the use of computer. I would like to provide complete and letters of recommendations for the prospective employers. Contract: Wang Dianchang c/o Prof. Wang Xingkui, Sediment Research Lab., Dept. of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China, Email: wangdch96@mails.tsinghua.edu.cn Remote Sensing of River Discharge I am interested in problems of remote sensing of river discharge through surface microwave observations. The active microwave sensing of rivers relies on Bragg backscattering of electromagnetic waves by river waves at the centimetric to the decimetric scale. The radar detection of river currents thus necessitates a good knowledge of the river wave spectra.I seek publications or sources of experience dealing with the observation, the theory and the modeling of river waves at the above mentioned wavelengths. Anticipated thanks, JD. Creutin e-mail: jcreutin@mail.iihr.uiowa.edu New Events > go to top A complete list of events, known to IAHR, can be found at the IAHR internet site section: Newsweb / Conference List Bureau of Reclamation's International Technical Workshop and Study Tour on Modern Methods in Canal Operation and Control, April 2 - 12, 2001, Website:http://www.usbr.gov/international/canal.html The First International Conference on Saltwater Intrusion and Coastal Aquifers-Monitoring, Modeling and Management (SWICA-M^3 Workshop), Essaouira, Morocco, April 18-25, 2001, website: http://www.ce.udel.edu/faculty/cheng/saltnet/swica/ Workshop I Modeling Flow and Solute Transport in the Subsurface April 18-19, 2001, Essaouira, Morocco, website: http://www.ce.udel.edu/faculty/cheng/saltnet/swica/page3.html Workshop II Practical Modeling of Saltwater Intrusion: Variable-Density Flow and Solute Transport Simulation Using the U.S. Geological Survey Sutra Code April 20-21, 2001, Essaouira, Morocco, website: http://www.ce.udel.edu/faculty/cheng/saltnet/swica/page4.html 4th international conference on innovative technologies in urban drainage - Novatech, Lyon - Villeurbanne - France - June 25, 26, 27 2001 Final programme is now available on: http://www.insa-lyon.fr/Services/graie/nova2gb.htm Bureau of Reclamation's Dam Safety, Operation and Maintenance: An International Technical Seminar and Study Tour, August 13 - 23, 2001, USA WebSite: http://www.usbr.gov/international/trn_international.html Bureau of Reclamation's International Integrated Water Resource Management Workshop, October 15 - 19, 2001, USA WebSite: http://www.usbr.gov/international/trn_integrated.htm The 8th International Symposium on River Sedimentation, Cairo, Egypt, November 2001 Contact: Dr. Mona El Kady, Chairperson NWRC, Fum Ismailiya CanalP.O.Box 74, Shoubra El Kheima 13411, Cairo, Egypt, Tel: +202-44461180/4447353 fax: +202-4447846/4446761, e-mail: NWRC@idsc.gov.eg 12th Conference of the International Soil Conservation Organization (ISCO 2002) Beijing, China on May 26-31, 2002. website: http://www.swcc.org.cn/isco2002 Second International Symposium On Flood Defence (Isfd '2002) Beijing, Sep. 10-13, 2002 website: www.irtces.com 16th IAHR International Symposium on Ice Dunedin New Zealand 2nd-6th December 2002 website: http://www.physics.otago.ac.nz/~nzice/index.html European Flood Defence and Land Drainage Summit, 31st May and 1st June, 2001, London This event aimed at senior decision-makers will combine practical knowledge needed to reduce flood risk, with business intelligence required to stay within tight budgetary constraints. For more information visit: www.iqpc.co.uk/1489a/iahr Just Published > go to top Site Seeing > go to top L'Hydraulique dans les Civilisations Anciennes Pierre Louis Viollet, of EDF, France, has written a well-researched new book in French on the history of hydraulics in ancient civilisations "L'Hydraulique dans les Civilisations Anciennes" published by Presses Ponts et Chaussees in paperback ISBN 2-85978-335-0. Website: http://192.70.63.40/presse/present.htm, e-mail: presses.pont@descarto. Bed, Bank And Shore Protection Delft University Press has recently published a new handbook on "Bed, Bank And Shore Protection" by Gerrit Jan Schiereck. It is a hard bound book of 400 pages on fundamentals and application of all kind of protection works. For info and some chapters in pdf-format, see http://www.vssd.nl/hlf/f007.htm Terr@A in brief The Italian environmental hydraulics association, Terr@A, is producing an English language version of its freely distributed magazine "Terr@A in brief". For more information contact the Editor Prof. Ugo Maione at terra@maina.iar.polimi.it Guidance on designing reservoir outlet works Water supply reservoirs tend to be characterised by their dam structures but of equal importance - and of much greater variety - are their outlet systems. A review of the principal types of reservoir outlet structures built in the UK during the past 50 years has thus been published in the latest issue of the ICE/IAHR Water and Maritime Engineering Journal (WME) to serve as a future design reference. To see this paper visit the Water and Maritime Engineering Journal website: http://www.t-telford.com/jolnew/bytitle/wme.asp IAHR members can subscribe to WME at the special rate of: Euro 56. Contact iahr@iahr.org for more details. New Coastal Science and Engineering Software Products Veritechinc recently completed development of two coastal science and hydraulic engineering software products: CEDAS, Coastal Engineering Design and Analysis System; and the CEM, interactive Coastal Engineering Manual. The CEM is the updated and greatly expanded electronic version of the outdated Corps of Engineers' Shore Protection Manual from the 1980's. website: http://www.veritechinc.com Bulletin of Interstate Fund for saving the Aral Sea. web site: http://www.aral-sea.net/bulletin/index.html UNDP "Aral Sea Basin Capacity Development" Regional Project for Central Asia, Website: Internet: www.aral-sea.net Vacancies in International Organizations Some of the best (Job) sites for European engineers and scientists: Jobs & Adverts - jobpilot.net Top Jobs on the Net - Engineering Appointments Executives Jobs Eurojobs JOST - Job Opportunities in Science and Technologies Jobs and positions for scientists If you have other interesting links please forward them to us: zee@iahr.org     Droplets > go to top World Water Day World WaterDay, March 22nd, will this year have the theme "Water and Health" and will be sponsored by WHO. For more information contact Aly Shady of the World Water COuncil at aly_shady@acdi-cida.gc Delft Software Australia was launched in early February as the representative of Delft Hydraulics software, such as Delft3D, SOBEK and Delft-FLS, in Australia. Visit our site for more information: www.delftsoftware.com.au RiverSurveyor Hydraulic Instrumentation Manufacturer, SonTek, has announced a new system "RiverSurveyor" to quickly and safely measuring discharge in shallow rivers and streams. The "Mini-ADP"system is capable of measuring discharge in stream depths as shallow as 1 foot (0.3 m) More details on their web site at: http://www.sontek.com/e0101/rivercat.htm Job Announcements > go to top Senior Stormwater/Water Quality Manager Senior Stormwater/Water Quality Manager for a Melbourne consulting firm. You will need specific skills and experience in the following areas: Stormwater (quality) management planning; Design of stormwater management and mitigation measures; Receiving water quality impact assessment; Receiving water quality management plans; Catchment management; Understanding of receiving water quality dynamics in freshwater and saline environments Pollutant source identification. Anyone should send CVs by email to cgunn@ipa.com.au. Post-Doctoral Position in Korea Department of Civil Engineering, Dong-A University in Korea seeks a candidate for a postdoctoral position in the field of pipe network flow. The position is for 12 months and is to begin March 1, 2001. However, the starting date can be negotiated. We conduct theoretical and experimental research in for both steady and transient flow. For more details, please contact preferably via e-mail, Prof. Namsik Park as soon as possible. Contact: Prof. Namsik Park, Dong-A University, Department of Civil Engineering, Saha-Gu Hadan-Dong 840, Pusan, 604-714, Korea. tel: +82-(0)51-200-7629, fax: +82-(0)51-201-1419 e-mail: nspark@mail.donga.ac.kr Research Fellow in Biogeochemical/Groundwater Modelling, UK A vacancy exists at The University of Edinburgh for a postdoctoral-level researcher in modelling of chemical transport/reaction (including microbially mediated reactions) in groundwater and the vadose zone. The individual will be appointed to a research team that is currently carrying out a project funded by the Leverhulme Trust to investigate multispecies, reactive chemical transport in coastal aquifers. The appointee will continue development of an existing code, as well as becoming involved in practical applications. Desirable qualifications for the post include: PhD (at least thesis submission required) in Science or Engineering, strong background in hydrogeochemistry, significant computer literacy and programming expertise, knowledge of computer packages such as MODFLOW and PHREEQC, experience in groundwater/vadose zone flow processes, and modelling of geochemical/microbial reactions. Contact: Dr. Ling Li, Ph/Fax. +44 (131) 650-5814, e-mail Ling.Li@ed.ac.uk, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3JN, United Kingdom. Water Resources Engineers, USA Tetra Tech, a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting company seeks several highly qualified individuals in all areas of watershed management and modelling, storm water management, and database management and design. All positions require participation in a highly motivated team that provides innovative environmental solutions for federal, state, and local agencies throughout the United States. Key expertise areas of interest include: Hydrodynamic, Water quality and watershed models (e.g., EFDC, SWMM, QUAL2E, HSPF, WASP, RIV1) Urban development and storm water management, land use planning, H&H modelling, design, and monitoring Data analysis, statistics, GIS, and programming and software development Technical research and writing Qualifications include: advanced degree in engineering or related science (M.S. or Ph.D.), highly relevant technical and project management experience, strong word processing and spreadsheet skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Positions are available in our Fairfax, VA; Atlanta, GA; Cleveland, OH; and Philadelphia, PA offices. Tetra Tech provides excellent growth potential with an attractive compensation package. For immediate consideration please send resume and references via mail, email, or fax to the attention of Steven Peene at the following: Tetra Tech, Inc., 2110 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 460, Atlanta, GA 30339, 770-850-0949 (phone), 770-850-0950 (fax) e-mail: speene@tetratech-ffx.com Hydraulic Engineer, Kuwait Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research has a opening for a civil engineer to work in coastal engineering related activities of the coastal & aerodynamics department (CAD). Applicants should have a PhD in civil engineering and 5 years experience. CV's to Personal Manager, KISR, P.O. Box 24885, 13109 Safat, Kuwait. For more information visit www.kisr.edu.kw Coastal Engineering Research, UK A Post Doctoral Research Assistant is required by the University of Plymouth School of Civil and Structural Engineering for a major three year investigation into breaking wave impacts on steep fronted coastal structures funded by the EPSRC. The project will involve collaborative field, laboratory and theoretical studies by teams at the Universities of Plymouth, Bristol and Queen's, Belfast. The holder of this post will be based in Plymouth from where the overall project will be co-ordinated. The investigation will be supported by tests in one of Europe's largest wave channels funded by the EU. Applicants should have a good honours degree and a PhD in a relevant area of engineering or science e.g. civil/coastal engineering, physics and/or physical oceanography. Experience of major field/laboratory projects involving data collection/analysis and the design/operation of instrumentation would be an advantage. Contact: Prof. G.N.Bullock, School of Civil Engineering, University of Plymouth, Palace Court, Palace Street, Plymouth, PL1 2DE, UK. Tel: ++44 (0) 1752 233664. Fax: +44(0) 1752 233658. e-mail: gbullock@plymouth.ac.uk. Research Assistant: Fluvial sedimentology and image analysis, UK The Department seeks a postdoctoral researcher to work on a project funded by The Leverhulme Trust. The aim of the project is to refine and operationalise an automated method for determining the grain characteristics of coarse fluvial sediments using digital photography and computer image analysis. The position will involve fieldwork in the UK. Ideally, candidates will have experience of digital image analysis and an understanding of fluvial sedimentation, though candidates with experience in either field are encouraged to apply. The appointment is full-time for six months with a target start date of May 2001. Website: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/gy/index.html. Enquiries should be directed to Dr. Stephen Rice e-mail: s.rice@lboro.ac.uk, tel. +44 (0)1509 222748 Please quote job reference GY/111 in all correspondence. Dr. Stephen P. Rice, Department of Geography, Loughborough University, Leics. LE11 3TU UK, tel. +44 (0)1509 222748, fax. +44 (0)1509 223930 Coastal Environment Specialist, France LHF division (Laboratoire d'Hydraulique de France) of SOGREAH, a consulting group specialising in development and the environment, is seeking a senior water resources engineer specialising in modelling of coastal environmental processes: hydrodynamics, coastal morphodynamics and water quality. The selected candidate will play a key role in the design and exploitation of coastal numerical models in the frame of projects concerning development schemes and their impact on the environment. We are looking for a candidate with proficient French and a M.S./Ph.D. degree complemented by 5-8 years of experience in this field. Experience of innovative research and development projects in collaboration with European consortia is highly appreciated. Fluent spoken/written English is requested. Please apply to: Patrick Sauvaget, SOGREAH, 6 rue de Lorraine F-38130 Echirolles France tél . : +33 (0)4.76.33.42.37, e-mail: patrick.sauvaget@sogreah.fr Post-Doc position at Cambridge Coastal Research Unit, UK The Cambridge Coastal Research Unit (CCRU) hopes to be able to appoint a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) to join a research team investigating large-scale coastal morphological evolution of the UK East Coast as part of a wider EU project. The successful candidate will be involved in the gathering, processing, and statistical analysis of a wide range of morphological data. Applicants should hold a PhD degree in Physical Geography, Coastal or Marine Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience of numerical modelling and computer programming is expected. A basic knowledge of advanced statistical data analysis procedures, good organisational and communication skills are essential. The post is an up to one year fixed term appointment (start date 1st May 2001 or sooner). For further details, see: http://www.geog.cam.ac.uk/ccru/CCRU.html Please note that the vacancies may be restricted to applicants having right of residence in the country concerned. Vacancies which can be posted under "Job Opportunities" can be e-mailed to Cheryl van der Zee, e-mail: zee@iahr.org The bottom line > go to top NewsFlash complements, on a monthly basis, the Bi-monthly IAHR Newsletter. NewsFlash is available free of charge to anyone interested in hydraulics; if you know of anyone who would like to receive it please ask them to forward their e-mail address to us. For more information about IAHR please see our website www.iahr.org We hope that NewsFlash provides useful information and links which will help you in your professional career. If you have suggestions or comments please contact Cheryl van der Zee - zee@iahr.org