In connection with the field of hydrography, in the last project period (2014-2020), the following sub-projects were implemented in the frame of KEHOP-1.1.0-15-2016-00002 project entitled “Implementation of monitoring examinations in accordance with the directions of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the necessary improvements of the construction and development of monitoring stations related to the implementation of the Water Framework Directive”:
Revision and harmonization of the national network of quantitative monitoring stations and measuring points: the aim of the study plan that was prepared during the elaboration of the project element was to establish a network of stations for the quantitative monitoring and assessment of waters and water bodies in the medium term, which is able to meet the requirements of the WFD to an optimal extent. In the frame of the project element, the entire network for all types of stations (surface, near-surface, subsurface, hydro-meteorological) has been optimised.
Planning and development of the sectoral software components serving the WFD and the sub-systems of the territorial divisions: as a result of the developments, the territorial usability of the data generated in the monitoring system was improved by creating computer applications that meet the territorial data collection, processing and reporting needs.
Renovation and modernization of hydrographic monitoring stations: during the implementation of project elements, renovation, modernization and construction of measuring stations; as well as the renovation and drilling of monitoring wells are in process, thus in a middle term, creating a network of station that serves the quantitative monitoring and assessment of waters, water bodies, can meet the requirements of the WFD to an optimal extent.
In this project element, the following tasks have been completed:
- construction, reconstruction, renovation, modernization or termination of hydrographic monitoring stations, completing the necessary preliminary surveys, planning and licensing, land acquisition, completing, constructing, licensing and installation of the monitoring stations;
- demolition and transformation of houses of devices, associated sub-structures and structures, staff gauge, sub-structure of registration gauge, construction, reconstruction, renovation, modernisation, installation of structures necessary for power supply and communication, and, if necessary, design of security protection for the station;
- construction, reconstruction, repair, renovation, modernisation, installation of monitoring wells, carrying out the necessary surveys, planning and licensing, implementation of land acquisition, construction, licensing, installation;
- purchase, installation and putting into operation of measuring devices and other equipment necessary for the monitoring stations and wells to perform their functions and tasks;
- setting up telemetry at monitoring stations and wells, integration and connection to the existing telemetry system, ensuring communication between the station/well and the regional telemetry centre, transmission of measured/stored data to the regional telemetry centre.
Modernization and replacement of mobile measuring equipment: the expected measurement capability of the quantitative monitoring system can be restored or improved by the planned replacement of regularly used (and therefore aging or becoming obsolete) measuring equipment.
Acquisition of appropriate measuring vessels for waterborne measurements: the aim of the project element is to improve the measurement capability of quantitative monitoring for waterborne measurements. Measurements taken from the water will improve the accuracy of the assessment of the status of surface water bodies, as samples can be taken at measuring points and macrophytes and the river bed can be recorded where this was not possible before. This will reduce data gaps and improve status assessment. The project element includes the purchase of 1 boat drone and 3 measuring boats and their associated equipment.
High-precision measurement of the altitudinal state of monitoring stations: the aim of the project element was to improve the accuracy of the quantitative and hydromorphological monitoring system of water bodies, and was achieved by developing a high-precision elevation base point network, developing the system and levelling the elevation of the measurement network. Within this framework, new geodetic contorol point were established and measured with high precision at 368 of our hydrographic stations.