Hydrology, as the science of the occurrence, circulation and distribution of the waters of the Earth, is fundamental to most water resource and environmental projects. Estimates of components of the hydrological cycle including precipitation, evaporation, evapotranspiration, infiltration and runoff are often required in the design phase of water supply, irrigation, drainage, hydroelectric, mining, flood control, stormwater management and watershed management projects. Hay & Company is fully qualified to carry out hydrological studies using state-of-the-art equipment for field data collection and the latest software for modelling catchment processes.

• Field Data Collection and Analysis
• Water Balance Studies
• Peak and Low Flow Analysis
• Stormwater Management
• Mine Water Management
• Small Hydro Power Studies
• Dam Safety Review

Hayco also provides specialized consultation in fluvial and coastal geomorphology. Geomorphology is the study of the natural processes that create the Earth's landforms. Fluvial geomorphology is the study of how flowing surface water shapes the Earth's surficial sediments through the processes of erosion and deposition. Coastal geomorphology is the study of how the oceans tides, waves and currents shape the Earth's shorelines. Such studies are either stand-alone assessments or undertaken as components of projects where an understanding of geomorphologic processes is necessary for the success of the project. Coastal geomorphology plays a key role in the design of marine structures such as piers, wharves, marine outfalls, seawalls and breakwaters.

• Watershed Assessments and Restoration
• Channel Stability Assessments
• Coastal and Slope Stability Assessments
• Airphoto Interpretation
• Bioengineered Slope and Bank Protection
• Estimation of Erosion and Sedimentation Rates

This page was last updated on: 7/13/2006 11:02:50 AM