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701-1260-00L 2.5 Credits MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW

Climatological and Hydrological Field Work (Block course)

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Sonia I. Seneviratne, Dr. Martin Hirschi, Dr. Michael Rösch

Examiners: Prof. Dr. Sonia I. Seneviratne, Dr. Martin Hirschi, Dr. Michael Rösch, Dr. Sebastian Wolf

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:02

Abstract

Practical work using selected measurement techniques in meteorology and hydrology. The course consists of field work with different measuring systems to determine turbulence, radiation, soil moisture, evapotranspiration, discharge and the atmospheric state as well as of data analysis.

Objective

Learning of elementary concepts and practical experience with meteorological and hydrological measuring systems as well as data analysis.

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Last cancellation/de-registration date for this ungraded semester performance: one week prior to the end of the semester (i.e., 22 May 2026). After that date no de-registrations or no-shows will be accepted and the course will be considered as "fail".Requirements for obtaining the credit points is participation in the field days, data analysis, and group presentations of Friday.

Registration & Places

Max Places: 30
Signup End: 22.05.2026

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
practical/laboratory course	Climatological and Hydrological Field Work (Block course) Block course Location and dates: Three days field work in the hydrological research catchment Rietholzbach (01.06. - 03.06.2026) and two days (04.06 - 05.06.2026) at ETH for data analysis.	04.06 Date 08:15-18:00 (CHN E 42) 05.06 Date 08:15-18:00 (CHN E 42)	40 h semesterly