Training Programme on COASTAL HYDROLOGY

14th – 26th Dec. 2009

Jointly organized by

Center for Hydrology and Groundwater Resource Management
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam – 530 003 (India)

and

Deltaic Regional Centre
National institute of Hydrology
Kakinada 533 003 (India)

The concept

The recent spurt in the use of groundwater resources in industrial and
agricultural sectors has mounted enormous pressure under water resources system.
Urban conglomerates especially the coastal belts, being highly fragile, are
under a critical situation with respect to their availability of quality natural
hazards like storm surges, tidal waves, tsunamis, though apparently rare, causes
a long standing impacts on various aspects of coastal hydrology. The
exponential growth in agriculture sector with an unprecedented increase in the
use of groundwater for irrigation supplemented by multi-storied residential
complexes all along the coastal regions of the country, have resulted in a
permanent damage to the coastal aquifer systems almost to a point of no return.

Having realizing the urgent need to address such problems and provide trained
manpower, the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India has
supported an organization of training programme on Coastal Hydrology to provide
a comprehensive knowledge on thee coastal hydrological systems and the
associated field and laboratory techniques that can be of vital use in the
exploration development and management of coastal water resources. Apart from
providing the basic concepts in the coastal hydrological systems and process
response parameters exploration techniques involving geophysical, nuclear, RS
techniques and GIS applications will be provided during the training. In thee
process of data processing and interpretation algorithm used in groundwater
model studies and their implications will be given significant important to
expose the participants to the field conditions. A field trip to visit and
study the coastal environments with reference to the groundwater systems will be
organized in Kakinada region.

Course content

The general aspects of groundwater in relation to Coastal systems are adequately
delt with including practicals. The course includes field trips to the coastal
environments and rock formations.

The major topics that are covered:

• Coastal hydrology and processes
• Geophysical, Isotope, RS and GIS applications
• Data processing and groundwater modeling
• Interface of fresh and saline waters
• Field trip: Groundwater conditions for the quality and quantity in coastal
environments.

Faculty

Experts from Central Groundwater Board, NIO, NGRI, GSI, AP State Groundwater
Board, National Institute of Hydrology, Andhra University and Industry will be
the faculty.

Venue and Date

Andhra University with its seat right on the East Coat of India presents a
pleasant and serene atmosphere for higher learning. Visakhapatnam, the city of
destiny endowed with an excellent surfing Beaches, cool and well developed Hill
Resorts, unique and rare attractions like the Submarine, Kailasa hill, the
Buddhist monasteries assures an exciting stay. Excellent climate and warm
hospitality of the people will make you feel at home.

The course will be held from 14th to 26th Dec., 2009 at the Center for Hydrology
and Groundwater Resource Management, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (India).

Who can apply

Professionals and academic personnel working or contemplating to work in coastal
environments with basic understanding on RS GIS and Geophysical methods, a zeal
to understand and explore groundwater. This integrated programme with a
balanced approach to theory, practice and field trips will provide an unique
opportunity for the improvement of professional skills.

The number of participants will be limited to 20.

Registration

The registration form in the enclosed format may be submitted through proper
channel to

Director
Center for Hydrology and Groundwater Resource Management,
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam- 530 003

An advance copy of the application may be sent by e-mail to
ahivisakha@... directorhydrology@...

There is no course fee.
Last date for submission of registration form: 31-10-2009

Financial support

Financial support for travel by sleeper class will be provided to young
academicians / research scholars from academic institutions. Participants from
Govt. organizations are expected to meet their travel expenses from their
institutions.

Accommodation: Will be provided for all the participants

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REGISTRATION FORM

Name:

Male / Female

Age:

Designation:


Organization:

Mailing Address:

*Tel: (Off)
(Res)
Mobile:

*E-mail:

Academic qualifications:

Professional experience:

Travel support: Required/ Not required

Accommodation: Required / Not required

Signature of applicant

Recommendations of the Host Inst.
____________________________________
This form may be submitted on A4 size paper

* Essential information

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Course Advisors

Dr. Bhishm Kumar
Head
Hydrological investigations Division
National Institute of Hydrology
Roorkee

Prof. P. Rajendra Prasad
Principal
College of Science & Technology
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam

Course Directors

Prof. N.V.B.S.S. Prasad
Dept. of Geophysics
Andhra University
Visakhaptanam

Dr. Y.R. Satyaji Rao
Head
Deltaic Regional Centre
National Institute of Hydrology
Kakinada
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Contact Information:

Director
Center for Hydrology and Groundwater
Resource Management,
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam-530 003 (India)

Phone: 0891- 2844901, 2575500 / 2844625
Fax: 0891- 2525611
e-mail: ahivisakha@...
directorhydrology@...