1. HP-II Workshop on Real-time Hydrological Information Systems
INTRODUCTION
This is the Introduction to the HP-II Workshop on Real-time Hydrological Information Systems, This is presented by Mark Heggli, Meteorologist/Hydrologist and Expert in Real-time Hydrological Information Systems Mark Heggli is the President of Innovative Hydrology. Innovative Hydrology, Inc, is a Consultant to the World Bank
Mark Heggli, Meteorologist/Hydrologist
Expert Real-time Hydrological Information Systems
Innovative Hydrology, Inc.
Consultant to the World Bank

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3. Workshop Goal and Objectives
GOAL: Develop Expertise with the Technical Aspects of Acquiring and Managing a Hydrological Information System
Objectives
Understand the Design of a Hydrological Information System
Familiarization with Instrumentation, Data Transmission and Data Management Solutions common in an advanced HIS
Review Keys to Specifying your Hydrological Information System
Understand the pre-bid and Bid Evaluation Phase
Equipment Delivery and Acceptance
What is involved in Commissioning your Hydrological Information System
How to Manage your HIS during the Warranty Period
How to Manage and Maintain your HIS after Warranty Period
Workshop Goal and Objectives. <click> The Goal of this Workshop Series is to help develop expertise with the technical aspects of acquiring and managing a Hydrological Information System. This Workshop is intended for those agencies in India intending to participate in HP-2 implementation. <click> The objectives of the workshop are as follows <click> at the end. It is expected that upon completion of this workshop, the trainees will be able to successfully plan, procure, and implement a Hydrological Information System under HP-2

4. HIS Implementation Process
Design
Tender
Tender Preparation
Pre-bid meetings
Bid Evaluation
Bid Award
Equipment Delivery
Equipment Inspection
Commissioning
Warranty
Operation, Maintenance and Training
The HIS Implementation Process involves the following Activities. <c> Design , This includes monitoring network design as well as data center concepts and design <c> Tender

5. Workshop Modules I Introduction 1
Topic I
Introduction 1
Essential Elements of a Hydrological Information System 2
Current Real-time HIS Solutions 3
Site Selection & Security 4
Training and Operation & Maintenance 5
Specifications 6
Pre-bid, Bid Evaluation, Inspection and Commissioning 7
Managing Your HIS System –Warranty Period & Beyond

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