Andrew Black

Hydrologist with focus on getting the right data from the right places at the right time. Research interests in Natural Flood Management & drought resilience.

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

@UoDOpenResearch @Geog_UoD Delighted to see this published - with Alan Werritty who first introduced me to the wonders of hydrology and indeed the McClean Archive "some years ago"! Historic McClean data also published with the article: https://t.co/r1JOPz1FPy @britishhydrosoc @Geog_UoD

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

@theiaincameron Peter Wright wrote a book "Walking with Wildness: Experiencing the Watershed of Scotland" - still in print at Luath Press. He walked its whole length, 754 miles - not for the feint hearted. Fortunately, it's not all marked by a fence!

[NickEverard @Nick_Everard]

@UK_CEH is recruiting!
If you fancy calling this kind of place your office, take a look at these field tech jobs to support our major Flood and Drought project #FDRI.
Cutting edge science with us, @BristolUniWater, @imperialcollege & @BritGeoSurvey!!

https://t.co/d9C3OIENi5

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

For those of us in the #hydrology community and for whom river flow measurement is part of our day-to-day, this article offers a fresh perspective on processes of knowledge generation and the authority that comes with measurement. Recommended! @britishhydrosoc @UK_NRFA @Geog_UoD

[Rachel Dishington @RADishington]

New publication!
Excited to share my new article available open access in @BJHSeditor

I analyse river measurement by C19th engineers and argue that the expertise gained through measuring practice was as important as the data it generated.

https://t.co/G2rqEZZSs6

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

To help our students understand about the sustainable development of water resources, what better than a site visit to hear from a pro who has taken his hydro vision from concept to operation. Many thanks @morhydro for a great visit! @Geog_UoD @DrSarahHalliday

[Climate Centre @ClimateCentreUK]

"I'm a realist when it comes to COP", @ChiefExecCCC Chris Stark, tells @bbcnickrobinson.

@BBCr4today | @theCCCuk

[Laurence Tubiana @LaurenceTubiana]

#COP28 is a pivotal moment for climate action, with the first Global Stocktake since the Paris Agreement.

The findings – that we have made some progress but are off track – should come as no surprise.

What matters now is how we respond. 1/6

[Sarah Watts @Watts_SH]

Our automatic weather station at #Corrour recorded 80.4mm of rain on Saturday, & a total of 126.6mm in the 48hrs from 1700 on Friday. Smashing our previous 24hr rainfall record of 57.4mm! View our live data here: https://t.co/oiTVifepaF

#CorrourAWS @hydrometrist @Geog_UoD

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

@DavesBikeShed Low gradients have always been pretty good at slowing flow... it's the laws of physics! Add some vegetation or other roughness elements to finish the job 🙂

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

@Watts_SH @CountrysideBen @BenLawersNNR The 24 hours of Saturday to midnight got 80.4 mm at Corrour, and a total of 126.6 mm in the 48 hours from 1700 on Friday. In ~22 months of operation to date, the highest total in any 24 hr was 57.4 mm, so you are right @Watts_SH - a new record!

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

@DavesBikeShed Once I was able to find a way out of the Howe of Fife, there was certainly no shortage of water in the Tay and the Spey. Like the Howe, big floodplains which fill up in prolonged rainfall, and then drain out only slowly. Expect Kelvin to be similar.

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

@LacLaurence @Geog_UoD @Michaelcranston @Nick_Everard Many thanks @LacLaurence . Eddleston yesterday, further north today, office and classes tomorrow 🙂

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

Tay opposite Dalguise. Some years since I've seen such a #flood flow of freshwater. @Geog_UoD @Michaelcranston @Nick_Everard

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

@Michaelcranston @Geog_UoD @Nick_Everard Loch Insh at Ruthven Barracks an hour or so after peak water level at Invertruim upstream. Familiar sight for regular A9 travellers.

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

Tummel at Port-na-Craig

[Michael Cranston @Michaelcranston]

@ido87 @Google @SEPAFlood @fkratzert @martingauch Timing and shape of the forecast align well, and general hotspots compare with flooding issues today. What could be improved is the warning and danger impact levels… something which would be good to work together on.

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

@bioinformagic ... but doesn't help with the cross-arm. Little details often important with these installations. Some years ago, I helped @BritGeoSurvey install a radar sensor in Iceland to monitor water velocity. So much to discuss!

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

@bioinformagic In my experience, desiccant or even sensor parts need to be replaced at least once a year in the case of acoustics in a moist environment. Also, I wonder how reliably the cross-arm will be able to keep the sensor in place. Radar definitely an option...

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

Great news to see further recognition for our collaborative project at Eddleston @tweed_forum @scotgov @ScottishEPA @scotborders @Geog_UoD @BritGeoSurvey and well done Prof Chris Spray for all your hard work and lifting the trophy!

[CIEEM @CIEEMnet]

Our final award is the Tony Bradshaw Award which is selected from the winners of the Best Practice award categories and recognises exceptional projects that set an impressively high standard…the 2023 winner is Eddleston Water Restoration by @tweed_forum & Partners #CIEEMAwards

[Andrew Black @hydrometrist]

@Michaelcranston @NERCscience @Dr_Chris_White @HayleyJFowler @BGSLandslides @Geog_UoD 3rd year students in that area this week on their physical geog #fieldwork visit. My repeat visits over 7 or so years with @BritGeoSurvey were to Virkisjökull, just along the road. Who could not enjoy working in this area?