Improving the Reliability of Australia's Hydropower
Offered By: Australian Water School via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the latest advancements in rain forecasting for Australia's hydropower generation regions in this 33-minute webinar led by Monash University's Associate Professor Steven Siems. Delve into the challenges and opportunities in improving the reliability of hydroelectric power through enhanced precipitation predictions. Learn about orographic precipitation, satellite observations, cloud seasonality, and cutting-edge research projects. Gain insights into new satellite technologies, numerical simulations, and the goals of ongoing studies aimed at optimizing Australia's hydropower infrastructure. Engage with the content through a comprehensive overview of collaborators, academic perspectives, and a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of this crucial aspect of renewable energy management.
Syllabus
Introduction
Collaborators
Background
Hydroelectric Companies
Precipitation
Orographic Precipitation
Academic View
Satellite Observations
Seasonality of Clouds
Research Project
New satellite observations
Numerical simulations
Satellite GPM
Goals
QA
Taught by
Australian Water School
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