Agenda at a glance
Morning | Technical Presentations & Discussion
8:30–9:00 AM | Registration & Refreshments
9:00 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
California Department of Water Resources + SonTek/Xylem
- Understanding Discharge Measurement During High-Flow Events
How changing velocity, depth, turbulence, debris and rapidly evolving river conditions affect measurement strategy and field decisions.
- ADCP Measurement Fundamentals — Beyond the Basics
A practical look at configuration, transect planning, measurement quality and the variables that become especially important when conditions are less than ideal.
- Collecting Defensible Data on Large Rivers
Best practices for evaluating measurement quality, identifying potential sources of uncertainty and determining when the data support a reliable final discharge result.
- Preparing for Extreme Events
Equipment, deployment and measurement considerations for capturing valuable data when field opportunities may be limited and conditions can change quickly.
- From Field Measurement to Final Q
Reviewing ADCP data, recognizing potential problems and understanding how field technique and post-processing decisions influence the final discharge measurement.
12:00 PM | Lunch
Afternoon | Field Demonstrations
Note: Final topics and timing may adjust slightly based on field and weather conditions.
- Discharge Measurement in Practice
Compare practical approaches to moving-boat ADCP measurements using the SonTek-M9 and SonTek-RS5, including measurement setup, transect technique and real-time quality assessment.
- Autonomous Data Collection
Explore using the Surfbee autonomous surface vehicle as an alternative deployment platform for ADCP measurements where distance, access, velocity or personnel safety may complicate conventional boat operations.
- Bathymetric Data Collection
See how ADCP technology can extend beyond discharge measurement to collect depth and bathymetric information and support a more complete understanding of river conditions.
- Additional Monitoring Technologies
SonTek and YSI experts will also have the FlowTracker2 and YSI EXO multiparameter sonde available for attendees interested in discussing complementary flow and water-quality monitoring applications.
4:00 PM | Event Concludes
Special Thanks to Our Host
We are pleased to present this event with the generous support of the California Department of Water Resources.
DWR's hydrologic monitoring expertise and real-world experience managing California's complex water resources provide an exceptional setting for an advanced discussion of discharge measurement and field data collection.
We appreciate DWR opening its facilities and helping create an opportunity for California's water monitoring community to learn, exchange ideas and build stronger field measurement practices.