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Conducted by UCAR/COMET with the support of NOAA/NWS
9-27 June 2008
International Hydrologic Analysis Forecasting Course
9-27 June 2008
COURSE INFORMATION
This 3-week class will bring together professional scientists from around the world who are trained as hydrologists or work in hydrologic positions. The class agenda will address current status and future development in the areas of hydrology and hydrometeorology. The class will feature classroom style presentations, open discussions, and hand-on laboratory exercises. The focus will be on the end-to-end process including analysis, forecasting, and communicating the forecasts to users. There will be several field trips that will facilitate discussion with other forecasters, researchers, expert users, and emergency officials. Specific topics during the class include:
| • designing a real-time network • precipitation forecasting, measurement, and analysis • atmospheric modeling • flash flood processes and modeling • basin hydrology (including urban hydrology and burnt watersheds) • debris flows • dam failure • stormwater planning • hydrologic modeling • coupled precipitation/hydrologic modeling systems • the U.S. National Weather Service River Forecast System (NWSRFS) |
• probabilistic hydrologic forecasts • drought • climate change • river hydraulics (steady and unsteady flow with HEC RAS) • modeling bridges, dams, and backwater effects • flood mapping • emergency management • communication of risk • societal impacts • the Community Hydrologic Prediction services (CHPS) |
Prerequisites:
COURSE SCHEDULE
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
Golden Buff Lodge Hotel Information -
The Golden Buff Lodge is host hotel for the International Hydrologic Analysis and Forecasting Course. It is centrally located in Boulder and within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and a movie theater. The hotel is located approximately 2.5 miles ( approx 4.0 km) from the COMET Classroom (map to COMET Classroom). A COMET staff member will greet you at the hotel when you check in. Note: if you are a fully funded student you will receive your per diem money in cash when you check in.
Hotel website: http://www.goldenbufflodge.com/
Reserving a Room:
Room Rate:
The room rate at the Golden Buff Lodge is $69 USD/night + 10.25% tax (total of $76.07 USD per night) for a standard room.
Accommodations:
Address:
Best Western - Golden Buff Lodge
1728 28th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
USA
Phone: 1-800-999-2833
Web site: http://www.goldenbufflodge.com/
Getting to COMET from the hotel:
COMET will provide transportation for the students to get to and from the COMET classroom. The hotel is located approximately 2.5 miles (approx 4.0 km) from the COMET Classroom (map to COMET Classroom).
If you have any problems or concerns during your stay at the Golden Buff, please let us know in addition to notifying Tracey James at the Golden Buff Lodge. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact class_admin by email or phone (303) 497-8470.
Recommended Packing items:
There is no formal dress code here. You are even welcome to wear shorts, T-shirts, and sandals on hot days if you want to. Most of your time in Boulder is likely to be dry and warm. We urge you to dress comfortably and be prepared for both hot and cool weather. Keep in mind that the classroom is air-conditioned to about 21°C (70°F). Wear comfortable footwear. There will be optional hiking on the weekends. You should have sturdy footwear for those activities.
Things to know:
Weather/Climate:
Boulder is at 1645 meters above sea level. It is a high-elevation, semi arid climate. The typical June day will reach a maximum temperature of 25-30°C (78-86°F). The early mornings are often a cool 10-15C (50-58F). Extreme temperatures in June can be as warm as 38°C (100°F) and as cool as 0°C (32°F).
Relative humidity is low and the sun is bright. There is typically about 50 mm of rain in June, almost all in the form of brief thundershowers in the afternoon and early evening. The temperature can cool quickly during a thundershower. Occasionally a thundershower can produce high wind and hail.
Colorado, and Boulder in particular, is well-known for its beautiful scenery and famous for its health-conscious residents. Boulder is a unique city, with large tracts of land that have been designated as "open space" available for recreational use. The nationally renowned scenic bike path along Boulder Creek is a great place to take a walk or bike ride. If you are looking for a greater challenge such as hiking, rock climbing, or mountain biking, Boulder is the place to be.
Listed below are links where you can obtain information on specific activities along with other information about Boulder and Colorado. If you don't see something you're looking for please ask for help.
Emergency Contact Information -
Should anyone need to contact you while in the Boulder, Colorado USA here is the contact information:
COMET Classroom
3450 Mitchel Lane
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 1-303-497-8470
Fax: 1-303-497-8491
Important addresses:
Hotel Address:
Best Western - Golden Buff Lodge
1728 28th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
USA
Phone: 1-800-999-2833
COMET Address:
COMET/UCAR
3450 Mitchell Lane
Boulder, CO 80301
USA
Phone: 1-303-497-8470
Visa Coordinator:
Renee Tatusko
Phone: 1-301-713-0645 extension 138
E-mail:
Renee.Tatusko@noaa.gov
For information on the International Hydrologic Forecasting Course, please contact class_admin@comet.ucar.edu or +1 303 497 8470.
Last Updated March 2008
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