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Regional Association VI, Forum Hydrology, Koblenz May 8 – 10, 2012

Regional Association VI, Forum Hydrology, Koblenz May 8 – 10, 2012. Statements of the national hydrological service of ESTONIA. Hydrology Forum Koblenz, May 8-10, 2012. Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute. State authority; under jurisdiction of the Ministry of Environment

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Regional Association VI, Forum Hydrology, Koblenz May 8 – 10, 2012

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  1. Regional Association VI, Forum Hydrology, Koblenz May 8 – 10, 2012 Statements of the national hydrological service of ESTONIA Hydrology Forum Koblenz, May 8-10, 2012

  2. Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute • State authority; under jurisdiction of the Ministry of Environment • Main tasks: meteorological and hydrological monitoring, forecasts, climatological survey, hydrologic calculations etc. • Users: society, policy, research etc. (population 1.3 million) Hydrology Forum Koblenz, May 8-10, 2012

  3. Meteorological and hydrological network in Estonia Hydrometric network:58 stations on rivers (1.3 station per 1000 km2);20 coastal stations;7 lake stations;6 bog stations;3 evaporation stations Total area of Estonia 45 227 km2 7200 rivers (4 river basins)2 844 islands 2300 lakes (>1 ha)Population density 29 people per km2 23% of territory coveredCoastline 3800 km by wetlands

  4. Biggest success within the last 5 years • Technical modernisation of hydrometrical stations in Estonia • Automated state-of-the-art technology is being introduced to all aspects of the field, office, and data delivery elements of the hydrometric program. Hydrology Forum Koblenz, May 8-10, 2012

  5. Biggest failure within the last 5 years • Reorganization of EMHI ended in permanent closure of marine department • Short on knowledge/competence on marine issues; Hydrology Forum Koblenz, May 8-10, 2012

  6. Expectations At the national level - • more efficient data acquisition, processing and dissemination; provide services in real-time At international level - • exchange of experiences and information • developing of methods • positioning of the hydrological community Thank you! Hydrology Forum Koblenz, May 8-10, 2012

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