International Water Resources Users Forum
 
January 24-26, 2007
H10 Marina Hotel
Barcelona, Spain
Welcome
SonTek/YSI, in partnership with Qualitas Instruments, is
pleased to announce its International Water Resources Users Forum to be
held in Barcelona, Spain, January 24-26, 2007. This is the third in a series of
highly successful SonTek/YSI events focusing on the use of acoustic Doppler
techniques (1st: 2004 Users Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada; 2nd: 2005 Users
Conference, Orlando, Florida).
We are excited to have our event hosted in the beautiful and
vibrant city of Barcelona, and view this as an opportunity to bring awareness to
the many successful international applications of SonTek Acoustic Doppler
techniques!
The forum will feature a series of guest lectures by more than
a dozen industry leading experts, who will share their working knowledge in the
following areas.
- Measurement procedures for complex flow conditions
(floods, tides, backwater)
- Hydrological data collection and analysis for model
calibrations
- Irrigation monitoring and control applications
- Installation, maintenance, calibration, and operation of
discharge gauging stations
- International (and regional) standards and practices for
acoustic Doppler flow measurements
A two-day technical program (Wednesday-Thursday) will be
broken down into specific presentation tracks that include systems overview,
usage, and best-practice application examples. These tracks will include topics
such as the following.
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Reginald Herschy
- Wading/Stationary/Underway Discharge Measurements
- Continuous Monitoring
- Enhancements of Irrigation, Drainage, Hydropower, and
Water Supply
- International Research Projects and Novel Solutions
- Special topic: World Focus - Emerging Modernization in
Hydrology - Africa
- and more!
Additionally, interactive panel discussions will challenge
participants to take their experiences and provide recommendations on how
industry leaders such as SonTek/YSI can develop next-generation products to meet
growing water monitoring needs.
Day Three of the forum (Friday) is an optional "field-day"
graciously hosted by the Catalan Water Authority (ACA) that will offer
participants the opportunity to visit pristine Spanish countryside to see
instruments in action, as well as visit a few spots of historical European
significance.
Note that while this forum will be conducted in English, a
Spanish translator will assist as needed.
Registration is now open, and will be accepted until Friday,
January 19, 2007. There are benefits to registering early, and for multiple
registrations from the same organization. The fee structure is as follows.
- $400 (USD) - Early Registration (by Wednesday, November
1, 2006)
- $500 (USD) - After November 1, 2006
- 10% discount for three or more registrants from the same
organization
Registration forms are accepted by mail, telephone, fax, or
email. Download a PDF registration form
for more information on accepted payment methods.
The International Water Resources Users Forum will be held at
the H10 Marina Hotel in Barcelona, close to both the tourist heart of the city
and the Mediterranean coastline. Rooms have been reserved for the Users Forum at
the following nightly room rates.
- Double/Twin Room:
- Double for single room use:
- Junior Suite upgrade:
|
€130
(EUR); ≈$167 USD
€110 (EUR); ≈$141
USD
€ 50 (EUR);
≈$64 USD |
| These
nightly room rates are
based on 3-day occupancy and are subject to a 7% tax. To receive
these rates, you must inform the hotel that you are attending the
International Water Resources Users Forum. |
If you wish to book your stay at the H10 Marina Hotel and take
advantage of the conference participant discount, please complete this booking
form, and then fax or e-mail it directly to the H10 Marina Hotel:
For more information on the H10 Marina Hotel, visit:
http://www.h10hotels.com/eng/detalle_hotel.php?idhoteles=5
After the International Water Resources User Forum is over,
you may decide to do a little sightseeing on your own! A helpful (and essential)
Barcelona tourist guide and travel information to arrange our trip can be found
on one great site called Barcelona Tourist Guide:
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/.
In addition to information relating to transportation,
restaurants, shopping, and regional customs, you will also find dozens of time
and money saving tips from local people - information hard to find anywhere
else. These special tips will make your Barcelona city break that much more
memorable. Here are some direct links you may also find helpful.
Barcelona Basics
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/specialist/barcelona-basic-facts.html
Airport Information
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/airport/barcelona-airport.html
Transportation Options
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/transport/transport-in-barcelona.html
Taxi and Metro
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/transport/barcelona-spain-transport.html#taxi
Currency Converter
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/currency-converter.html
Additional Hotel Information
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/hotels/h10-barcelona-marina.html | 
