Hydro International content manager Wim van Wegen finds inspiration just around the corner, at a former hydraulic engineering site that is now part of a forested nature area in the Netherlands. I was born and raised in the Noordoostpolder, on land reclaimed from the sea. The house where I grew up was situated on the bottom of the former Zuiderzee – an inland sea and in fact a bay of the North Sea. From 1951 to 1996, a branch of the renowned Waterloopkundig Laboratorium, a hydrological... (read more)

The key to the success of any project lies in thorough preparation, and hydrographic surveys are no exception. In this article, Vitad Pradith from Teledyne Oceanscience provides five tips to help surveyors perform their important work efficiently, effectively and, above all, safely. 1. Initial System Preparation: Once you receive your vehicle, unpack it and give it a thoro... (read more)

There are vast applications for geographic information system (GIS) technology. Nowhere was this more apparent than the floors of the San Diego Convention Center, USA, during this year's annual Esri User Conference (Esri UC). The massive space was occupied by the many users, companies, government agencies and enthusiasts who benefit from Esri's ArcGIS platform. The&nb... (read more)

At Hydro International, we are always searching for great stories and the most relevant news. However, we are sure there is much more going on than our editorial team can cover. So we are encouraging hydrographic professionals to share their insights too. Are you interested in writing a blog about an exciting or unusual survey or project? Or perhaps you would like to... (read more)