Training Course - Making Sense of Environmental Data with Hydro GeoAnalyst (HGA) - An introduction to Hydro GeoAnalyst for the management and analysis of groundwater data typically incorporated into groundwater modeling products.

Course Description:

This 3-day course looks at how you can make the best use of your resources to ensure that all of your data management needs are met within the Hydro GeoAnalyst software environment. You will learn how to develop a GIS enabled database that integrates various types of data (geologic, hydrologic, soil samples and groundwater samples, etc.), and then use the data to develop database queries, borehole logs, cross-sections and 3D visualizations of site data.

The lectures in this course are supported by structured lab exercises, which give you the opportunity to apply the techniques discussed and use the analysis, visualization and reporting tools available in Hydro GeoAnalyst.

This course goes beyond the basics and emphasizes the techniques needed to manage project data efficiently and effectively. It is ideally suited for anyone who wishes to learn the principles behind effective environmental data management and become more proficient in creating and managing projects within the Hydro GeoAnalyst environment.

GIS Development

The course begins with an introduction to integrated management and analysis of groundwater data. This data management starts with the development of a GIS, which integrates the many different sources of environmental data needed for a complete site characterization. Topics relating to database design, importing and compiling different data types, and database organization will be discussed. The focus will be on how you can optimize an environmental database to make all the data manageable for further analysis.

Site Characterization and Risk Assessment

Site characterization is integral to the development of a remedial solution for a contaminated site, a numerical groundwater model for water resource development, or a conceptual site model for risk assessment. This course will demonstrate how to select the right data for a study and how you can display the source data in different formats to show various summaries. The various methods available for analyzing this data will also be discussed including statististical analysis, spatial analysis, time series analysis, trend analysis and more.

This course will also introduce you to the data mining tools provided in Hydro GeoAnalyst, which can be used in identifying the temporal and spatial trends in your data.

Reporting

The final results of an analysis can be further developed to produce impressive, professional reports. Hydro GeoAnalyst features an easy-to-use report generation tool, which simplifies the report creation process. This course will take you through the steps necessary for creating various types of dynamic reports that can be customized to contain images and data from any module in the database including cross-sections, map views, charts, 3D views, data grids etc.

Course software:

HydroGeo Analyst

Course Objectives and Benefits:

From hands-on experience, you will learn to...

                               Compile, analyze and manage multiple data types associated with groundwater resource management and groundwater flow and transport modeling

                               Efficiently interpret geologic data directly from the GIS to develop borehole log plots, cross-sections and model layer interfaces

                               Quickly generate simple or complex queries to access and interact with all data

                               Effectively interpolate hydrogeologic layer data developed in the GIS

                               Prepare professional reports quickly from resulting data analyses

                               Create high-impact graphics and animations of GIS data for client presentations

During the course you will receive:

                               Professional, hands-on guidance by experts

                               Hard copy of all course lecture notes and lab exercises

                               A CD-ROM of all lab exercise supporting files

                               Attendees’ discount on course software

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 CEU's for completing this course. 

Course Topics:

                               GIS Data Analysis in Hydrogeology Studies: An introduction to the types and sources of environmental data, coordinate systems, datums and map projections, and the use of GIS for integrating and analyzing data to develop a hydrogeologic conceptual model of a study site

                               Site Characterization: Explore the principles of environmental database design for an environmental study, and the use of HydroGeo Analyst for developing the database

                               Database Management: An introduction of key database concepts including database organization, data entry and management

                               GIS Interpolation: Learn how to interpolate hydrogeologic data directly from the GIS to develop model layer interfaces

                               Cross-Section Analysis: Learn how to interpret hydrostratigraphy and model layers through the analysis of cross-sections

                               3D Visualization: Learn techniques for developing 3D graphics and animations to analyze environmental data and hydrostratigraphy

Course Schedule:

Day 1

Introductory Remarks

Lecture: Introduction to Integrated Data Management

Exercise: Introduction to HGA

Lecture: Database Management

Exercise: Lab 1: Setting up a Database

Day 2

Lecture: GIS Data Interpolation

Exercise: Lab 2: Interpolating GIS Data

Lecture: Cross-Section Analysis

Exercise: Lab 3: Developing User-Defined Cross-Sections

Exercise: Lab 4: GIS Export for Modeling/Import to a Model

Lecture: 3D Visualization for Reporting and Presentations

Exercise: Lab 5: 3D Visualization and Reporting in HGA

Exercise: Lab 6: Integration with Visual MODFLOW

Day 3

Lecture: Summary of GIS Data Management for Modeling

Exercise: Lab 7: Case Study (chemwest)

Exercise: Lab 7: Case Study … cont'd

Exercise: Lab 7: Case Study … cont'd

Course Evaluations

Exercise: Lab 7: Case Study (Redlands Quarry)

Note: Breaks and lunches are not listed. 

Registration and General Information:

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.