1. HP-II Workshop on Real-time Hydrological Information Systems
INTRODUCTION
Mark Heggli, Meteorologist/Hydrologist
Expert Real-time Hydrology 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 oh 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

4. HIS Process Design Tender Equipment Delivery Equipment Inspection
Tender Preparation
Pre-bid meetings
Bid Evaluation
Bid Award
Equipment Delivery
Equipment Inspection
Commissioning
Warranty
Operation, Maintenance and Training

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