Training

We offer courses on our instruments, and seminars on one of the main application areas of our instruments: Siltation monitoring.

Courses are given in a conference room within walking distance of our plant in Medley, between Miami International Airport and the Turnpike. They are one day long.

For more information on course content, dates, prices, etc., contact us using the form, or call +1-305 888 0762.

SediMeter Instrument Courses

IA00. Introduction. A basic course recommended for all users of the SediMeter instrument, the LogDator, or the accompanying software. Requires laptop. One day.

IB00. Field procedures. Standard operating procedures in the field, and maintenance. In-the-water exercises with mounting and retrieving the instrument requires snorkeling (or scuba diving at participants own risk and initiative). Requires IA00. One day.

IB01. Data analysis. More about data analysis, and exporting data or analysis results. Requires IA00; laptop. One day.

IC00. Advanced. Covers networks and optional sensors. Using more than one instrument; using a central logger; using a PC for data collection; making data available on the internet in real time. Burst sampling, analysis of pressure data etc., data export. Recommended for users of the LogDator Buoy. Requires IB00, laptop. One day.

ID00. Calibration. How to calibrate the instrument using the accompanying software. The password for the calibration tools will be given free of charge to students passing this course. Covers the sedimeter sensor and the temperature sensor. Requires IB00, laptop. One day.

ID01. Custom sensors. Covers the use of custom optional sensors in the SediMeter as well as in the LogDator Buoy. Useable optional sensors give an analog signal out, and use either 2.5 V or 5 V as reference level. Topics: calibration coefficients, data formats, special instrument settings, interfacing with the A/D on the PCB. Requires IC00, laptop. One day.

ID02. System integration. The communication protocol of the SediMeter and Logdator is covered. The integration can involve connecting other instruments to a LogDator, letting the LogDator log all data on its memory card. It can also involve connecting a SediMeter or LogDator to another logger or computer, for storing or relaying the information in another network. Requires IC00, laptop. One day.

Monitoring Seminars

MA00. Sediment spill and siltation. The seminar provides an introduction to the physical processes, methods for measurements and monitoring, and regulation considerations. One day.

MB00. Siltation monitoring I. This is an introduction to siltation monitoring, and covers the topic at a general level. It is aimed at regulators and decision-makers, as well as environmental engineers and others as a preparation for the more technical C level course. It covers the considerations of designing a system for siltation monitoring of sensitive biotopes around a work area, and discusses when and why to do it. Issues such as auditability and enforceability are covered, and alternatives are discussed. Requires MA00. One day.

MC00. Siltation monitoring II. This seminar goes more into the details of how to design a system for siltation monitoring. It is aimed at environmental engineers as well as enforcement agents with a hands-on responsibility. Using an imaginary project, a work plan is created, and the implications for contractor implementation of monitoring are discussed, as well as the permit conditions that need to be specified in order for it to be auditable. The costs and benefits are discussed. Requires MB00. One day.