SonTek SL Series of Side-Looking Doppler Current Meters offer advanced acoustic Doppler technology for precise water flow and velocity measurements. Designed for a variety of aquatic environments, these instruments provide reliable, real-time data, making them ideal for monitoring rivers, streams, and canals by side mounting on bridges, canal walls, or riverbanks.
Webinar: Practical Guide to Continuous Suspended Sediments Monitoring with the SonTek-SL Sidelooker
10/09, 2024
05:00 –
06:00
UTC+10
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Continuous Suspended Sediments Monitoring with SonTek Sidelooker
Daniel Wagenaar (Senior Hydrologist, Xylem) will outline the steps required to develop the relationship between acoustic backscatter and suspended sediments based on United States Geological Survey (USGS) established methods. Hardware and software components will be covered in this practical and detailed guide on how to report suspended sediment concentrations continuously from your SonTek SL (Sidelooker). Drawing from a variety of real world examples including a case study from Eastern Malaysia, the webinar includes:
- Why measure suspended sediments alongside water level, velocity and discharge from your SonTek SL?
- Acoustic Backscatter and Suspended Sediments Theory
- Configuring the SonTek SL for suspended sediments estimation
- Sediment Sampling Program Development - Using the SonTek M9 and RS5 ADCP’s to develop the flow weighted Sediment Sampling program
- Sediment Sampling Hardware and Field Methodology
- Developing the Suspended Sediment Sampling Index Rating – Use of Surrogate Analysis and Index Developer (SAID) software
- Data examples and available resources (literature and software)
Featured Speakers
Daniel Wagenaar
Senior Hydrologist - Xylem
Daniel began his hydrographic career in South Africa, specializing in surface and groundwater monitoring. As his career progressed, he served as Technical Manager, overseeing computations, rating development, and data processing. With 29 years of experience, Daniel moved to Australia as Manager of Water Monitoring Systems, where he designed business frameworks, operational standards, quality assurance systems, and training programs. At SonTek, Daniel focuses on developing and enhancing Acoustic Doppler measuring techniques, surface water methodologies, and data management practices. He holds a B.Sc. in Water Engineering and a B.Sc. in Geohydrology.
Jim Decker
Sales & Marketing Manager - Sequoia Scientific, Inc.
Based in Seattle, Jim is a graduate of Oregon State University and the University of Marland University College. His business focused career covers the marine, defense, and mining markets both domestic and international, focused on sales, marketing, and business development to broad multicultural users.
