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Revolutionary automation changing the way we work
21 July 2022What we monitor and how we report are becoming intertwined as technology providers expand their functionality. The integration of field-based spot measurement, spatial and time series data, along with laboratory analytical data and model outputs can all be seamlessly integrated into software packages.
Nowhere is this better exhibited than in the Bureau of Meteorology where comprehensive spatial data sets of soil are combined with climatic inputs and modelled to produce daily forecasts of plant available water (PAW). As base layers data resolution inexorably improves, so too will the applications grow for these services. In fact, for many agricultural activities, PAW is now a more useful measure than rainfall. We were fortunate this month to have our webinar presenter, Dr Paul Feikema from BOM, share information on these services.
With current labour shortages – particularly of budding scientists and engineers – such monitoring automation becomes a necessity and a compelling value proposition. However, it is worth reflecting that most graduates spend the first five years or so sampling, collecting data, compiling it and visualising trends, contouring and producing contaminant distribution plots and the like. I find it a little sad to realise that most of these tasks can now be automated.
Where are we headed? Now that’s an exciting question… Check out this cool article in Mongabay that gives us a taste of what’s already possible and what the future may hold.
Richard
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Welcome to the team Gordon
21 July 2022
Welcome to Gordon Carter, who joins the HydroTerra team as a Technical Sales Consultant. Gordon joins us following three and a half years as a mine geologist at Fosterville Gold Mine near Bendigo, a role he fulfilled having completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne, in which he majored in Geology. Keen on a career shift, Gordon has also returned to university, undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology. Outside of work, Gordon enjoys his sport and travel.
Gordon is keen to broaden his skill set within the environmental science industry and can’t wait to sink his teeth into work at HydroTerra.
Q: It’s 2am and 2 degrees, so why is Yik smiling?
21 July 2022
Optimistic outlook for One Basin CRC
21 July 2022
Need soil monitoring. Have no time?
21 July 2022Tap into HydroTerra’s easy-to-use rental fleet of soil gas monitoring devices, available at short notice, across Australia. Scroll through the below products, which represent our six most popular rental options for soil:
Dr Feikema’s winter webinar a hit!
21 July 2022
As mentioned above, the latest webinar in the HydroTerra webinar series was a great success as we were joined by Dr Paul Feikema of the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) who discussed monitoring and forecasting of catchment geology.
The broad range of services the BoM provides, including 7-day streamflow forecasts, seasonal streamflow forecasts, and new landscape water forecasts were explained, highlighting the important stages which make up a “good forecast”.
Paul discussed how both short-term and long-term forecasting provide the ability to undertake predictive modelling for many applications, ultimately resulting in better operational decisions, which underpin improved sustainability and operational efficiency.
Paul also alluded to the BoM’s continuous work looking to produce new predictive models, and many are currently in the research domain.
We thank everyone that tuned into the webinar, and especially those who posted early bird questions through the registration link, or live questions on the day. The audience interaction was awesome!
If you missed the webinar and would like to catch up (or any earlier webinars!), simply visit the HydroTerra website About Us/Webinars section.
Diary of Events
21 July 2022Date
Event
Company
Link
12:30-1:30pm Fri 29 Jul
HydroTerra Webinar – Landfill leachate collection, treatment and monitoring with Tyson Clingan from Mackenzie Environmental
HydroTerra
7.30-9.30am, Thu 4 August 22
WA Breakfast with the Minister for Environment, the Hon Reece Whitby in Perth
WA Branch of the WMRR
7pm on Thu 4 Aug
Carolyn Hall (CEO of Mulloon Institute) speaking at the presentation of new short film ‘Regenerating Australia: Healthy Soil, Healthy Planet’ in NSW
Film by Damon Gameau
Deadline for nomination – Tue 23 Aug.
Awards – 26 Oct 22
Waste innovation and recycling awards nominations for waste conference in Melbourne. Nomination is free and must be completed online.
Waste Expo Australia
24-26 Aug 2022
BULK2022 – Australian Bulk Handling Expo
Australian Society for Bulk Solids Handling (ASBSH)
24-25 Aug
Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo at ICC Sydney Darling Harbour
Webinar: Landfill leachate collection, treatment and monitoring
21 July 2022
Join us on Friday 29 July for the next chapter in HydroTerra’s exciting webinar series!
Richard Campbell will be joined by Technical Director and Principal of Mackenzie Environmental, Tyson Clingan, to analyse the ins and outs of landfill leachate collection, treatment and monitoring.
With more than 200 registrations already, don’t be the one to miss out finding out about the latest methodology and technology currently on offer!
Register here now to ensure you don’t miss out!