Training Course HGA 1 - An Introduction to Environmental Data Management Using Hydro GeoAnalyst
A groundwater data management training course using Hydro GeoAnalyst for the management and analysis of groundwater data and information.
Using Hydro GeoAnalyst
Course Description (An Introduction to Environmental Data Management)
There is increasingly greater amounts of data available to characterize environmental problems. These data come in many different formats (hard copy reports, electronic databases, spreadsheets, field investigation results, …) which can make it difficult to integrate and analyze. The purpose of integrated environmental data management is to acquire, store and analyze environmental data to develop a conceptual hydrogeologic model of a site so that we can design a solution to an environmental problem (e.g. environmental planning, modeling, remediation, …).
This 3-day hands-on course presents an introduction to the management and analysis of environmental data using HGA. Data management begins with the development of a site GIS, using HGA, that integrates the many disparate sources of groundwater data that are common in a hydrogeologic analysis. The data are then interpolated and mapped in HGA to generate the conceptual hydrogeologic model of the study site. The hydrogeologic conceptualization can then be used in site characterization, regional hydrogeologic analysis and in the development of groundwater models. Course topics include database management, borehole log plotting using Map Manager, and cross section analysis. Other topics that will be covered include 2-D and 3-D visualization and animation of the hydrogeologic conceptual model. This course is ideally suited for environmental professionals who wish to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the data sources that are used in hydrogeologic analysis, the interpolation of this data in GIS, and the interchange of information between the GIS system and groundwater models.
Data Management
Hydro GeoAnalyst embeds industry-standard data models, such as the USEPA Region 5 Environmental Data Model, while also offering the ability to expand or modify the data model at any point during the life of a project. HGA allows you to enter project information into the database manually, or to use the Data Transfer System to import electronic information into the database from a number of file types (XLS, TXT, MDB, …).
Borehole Log Plotting and Cross-Section Analysis
Hydro GeoAnalyst has a borehole log designer with numerous standard environmental borehole log templates that allows you to customize the presentation of borehole construction, analysis and sampled information. This may then be used in the development of cross-sections that allow you to interpret site geology, hydrogeology and layer interface information visually on-screen. These cross-sections can then be presented as part of the products of the conceptual hydrogeologic model, and used in the future development of a groundwater model.
Map Manager
Hydro GeoAnalyst has a Map Manager that can be used to combine georeferenced basemaps, vector images (DXF and SHP files), and point data (station and queried borehole data) into one mapping environment. Point data can then be interpolated using kriging, natural neighbor and inverse distance methods to generate contour plots and gridded surface for completing the conceptual description of site features.
Reporting and 3D Visualization
Hydro GeoAnalyst has a Report Editor that allows you to create and save unlimited number of dynamic report layouts, which can incorporate data values, time-series graphs, query results, borehole logs, cross-sections and 3D views. HGA 3D-Explorer allows you to render colorful, high-impact 3-dimensional views of the hydrogeologic conceptual model. These 3D images can include cross-sections, borehole logs, GIS interpolated surface grids, imported DXF and SHP files, and georeferenced basemaps.
How to use HGA to develop a project specific environmental database
How to design simple database queries to retrieve data from the database
How to develop borehole logs from site specific data
How to interpolate data using kriging, natural neighbor and inverse distance
How to develop cross-sections for interpreting hydrogeology
How to create effective 2D and 3D images and animations for presenting results
You will also receive …
Hands-on guidance with HGA by expert instructors
A complete set of course lecture notes and lab exercises
A CD of lab exercises and a demo copy of Visual MODFLOW
Earn SWS CEU's
Schlumberger Water Services offers SWS Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward the successful participation and completion of this professional training course. All of our training courses are developed to ensure the participants are exposed and challenged through various hands-on lab exercises and exposure to theoretical concepts. We pride ourselves in offering a comprehensive learning experience and provide attendees with a Certification of Completion which includes 2.4 SWS CEU's for completing this course.
Registration: For your convenience, we accept the following payment methods: bank transfer, money order, certified check or credit card. The registration fee includes the course notebook, materials, instruction and beverage breaks. After payment is received, a letter will be sent to you that confirms your space in the course and provides all the necessary details on transportation and accommodation. Pre-registration is necessary to reserve a space in our limited-enrollment courses and to ensure that a copy of the course materials is available. If you are unable to pre-register, please call or send an email to confirm that space is available in the course.
Or contact:
Schlumberger Water Services
Tel. (519) 746-1798
Fax (519) 885-5262 sws-training@slb.com
When registering, please indicate requirements for handicapped facilities, equipment, materials, or diet. Please advise us of special requirements 30 days prior to the beginning of the course.
Course Cancellation Policy/Substitutions: A 100% refund is granted for course cancellations if SWS is notified at least three weeks before the course. Cancellations made less than three weeks prior to the course will receive a $500 cancellation charge. One substitute is permitted per registrant for the entire course; daily substitutions are not permitted. SWS must be notified prior to the first day of the course when a substitution will occur.
Airline Information: Please do not purchase non-refundable airline tickets more than 21 days prior to the course. Should a course require cancellation WHI is not responsible for non-refundable airline tickets.
Logistical Information: Daily instruction is from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m. with beverage, lunch and dinner breaks. Complete information on venue location and other logistical details are provided in your registration letter. For additional tourist information, contact your travel agent or the host city's chamber of commerce.
Note: SWS reserves the right to amend courses, change speakers, or revise topic outlines as necessary to ensure a quality program.
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