Harmful Algae Blooms in Serbia – Interview with Aleksandar Sotic
Dr. Aleksandar Sotic holds a PhD from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the University of Belgrade, he is Asset Management coordinator of the Association for Water Technology and Sanitary Engineering, and active member of the Water Association in Serbia. This interview with the International…
Operational forecasting and early warning services for water managers – Interview with Dr. Ilias Pechlivanidis
Interview between the International Water Association (IWA) and Dr. Ilias G. Pechlivanidis, Scientific Leader in Forecasts of Water Variables at the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI), Project Manager of the EFAS Dissemination Centre, and Co-Chair of the HEPEX scientific experiment. He further represents SMHI as member of…
The algae bloom challenge to drinking water
When we turn on the tap, the water coming out has usually gone through a number of steps to be considered safe for consumption. This of course can depend on where you live in the world. Nonetheless, drinking water suppliers aim to take a raw…
Understanding Earth Observations
“Monitoring the status of our freshwater lakes and rivers has never been more important. Regular observation is essential to determine their health, quickly identify trends and acknowledge signs of degradation particularly for areas in scarce supply.” The 1968 Earthrise photograph, a photograph of the Earth and parts…
Measuring Lake Surface Temperature from Space
Water surface temperature is the result of the energy balance at the water surface and heat transport mechanisms within the water body. It is an important water quality parameter related to biodiversity in lakes and knowledge of this parameter is needed to characterize processes at…