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NWDTW 2026
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Monday, July 20
 

8:00am CDT

Rise Above - Introduction to non-contact velocimetry methods
Monday July 20, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
In this training track, students will gain knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and available tools and techniques that leverage imagery and near-field remote sensing for hydrometry applications. Participants will be introduced to image and Doppler radar velocimetry techniques, camera hardware, and concepts related to software configuration. This training class complements other seminars discussing these topics throughout the rest of the NWDTW.
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avatar for Frank Engel

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. At that time, I was an expert in Hydroacoustics and worked with the Office of Surface Water on developing software like the Velocity Mapping Toolbox, technical review of QRev... Read More →
avatar for Paul Kinzel

Paul Kinzel

Hydrologist, USGS
I am a hydrologist with the Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch. My research interests involve evaluating innovative techniques for measuring velocity and bathymetry in rivers. I have expertise in fluvial geomorphology, surveying and mapping river channels, and hydrodynamic modeling... Read More →
avatar for Russ Lotspeich

Russ Lotspeich

Hydrologist, USGS WMA-HNB
Robert (Russ) Lotspeich is a Hydrologist in the Hydrologic Networks Branch of the USGS Water Resources Mission Area. Russ' interests are in developing new and innovative technologies and methods to aide in data collection activities across the Water Enterprise. As the Research to... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)

1:00pm CDT

Groundwater Field and Data Processing basics
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
The first half of this training will cover the instruments used to collect water level data and field data collection at groundwater sites. The second half will cover groundwater data processing in AQUARIUS Time-Series and highlight workflows and the application of some data corrections and edits.
Speakers
avatar for Lance Gruhn

Lance Gruhn

Hydrologist, USGS
Lance Gruhn is a Hydrologist stationed in Iowa City, Iowa and is the groundwater technical and field support lead for the Hydrologic Networks Branck of the USGS Water Resources Mission Area. Lance coordinates the Groundwater Data Processing class and the Groundwater Field Techniques... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
BCC - Birmingham (65 Class / 100 theater)
 

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