Intergovernmental cooperation for hydrometry - what, why and how?

Intergovernmental cooperation for hydrometry - what, why and how?

Two thirds of hydrological observation networks in developing countries are reported to be in poor or declining condition. At the same time innovation in sensor technologies and data processing are presenting opportunities for enhancing observation networks that are not being realized. The World Met...

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Published in:Hydrological sciences journal Vol. 67; no. 16; pp. 2552 - 2566
Main Authors: Dixon, Harry, Sandström, Sophia, Cudennec, Christophe, Lins, Harry F., Abrate, Tommaso, Bérod, Dominique, Chernov, Igor, Ravalitera, Nirina, Sighomnou, Daniel, Teichert, Florian
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 10-12-2022
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
capacity development
Catchment area
Data analysis
Data processing
Density measurement
Developing countries
Earth Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Hydrologic networks
Hydrologic observations
hydrological data
hydrological services
Hydrology
Hydrometry
innovation
LDCs
monitoring
Sciences of the Universe
Water monitoring
Water policies
Water policy
hydrometry
innovation
hydrological services
monitoring
hydrological data
capacity development
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Summary:Two thirds of hydrological observation networks in developing countries are reported to be in poor or declining condition. At the same time innovation in sensor technologies and data processing are presenting opportunities for enhancing observation networks that are not being realized. The World Meteorological Organization's Global Hydrometry Support Facility, or WMO HydroHub, was launched in 2016 to transform assistance to operational water monitoring agencies around the world. If successful, the initiative will increase the amount of hydrometric data available to researchers, catchment managers and water policy makers. To those unfamiliar with UN organizations, however, the nature of such initiatives, the reasoning behind the decisions taken to establish them and the mechanisms by which they try to deliver benefits for society, can be opaque. This paper adopts a novel dialogue-style format to explore the set-up of the WMO HydroHub and build awareness amongst those who ultimately may benefit from its approaches.
ISSN:0262-6667
2150-3435
DOI:10.1080/02626667.2020.1764569