Author(s): Benjamin Creutzfeldt, Dörthe Von Seggern, Heiko Vollmann and Matthias Schroeder
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Keywords: Hydrology; hydrometry; Berlin; measuring network
Abstract:
For the detection of and coping with future challenges, a comprehensive monitoring of quantity and quality of the Berlin waters is necessary. The Berlin State Hydrology operates a measuring network equipped with self-registering water levels as well as radar and ultrasonic (ultrasonic side looking Doppler or transit-time sensors) measuring systems for the continuous measurement of water levels, flow velocities and discharge in Berlin's surface waters. The water quality monitoring comprises approx. 70 sampling stations and 11 continuously measuring stations. The functionality of measuring stations is ensured by regular inspection and maintenance (weekly inspection, repair and fault service, annual inspection and maintenance and calibration discharge measurement). The continuously recorded measurement data include status information, station related data and water quality samples and are automatically transferred, stored, processed and reported in the Water Management Information System Berlin (WIB). All recorded measurement data are subjected to a regular check in a timely manner, whereby a distinction is made between data checking (two times a week) and editing (monthly). The Water Portal of the State of Berlin is used to report hydrological information and data on the Internet. Statistical values as well as current and historical time series are displayed and provided to the public. In addition, interfaces to the transnational flood portal, the “Meine Pegel” App and the German Hydrological Yearbook exist.
Year: 2019