Events & training
Whether online or in-person, Sontek helps you gain the knowledge to get the job done
Welcome to the SonTek training and event page. This is the first stop for those who would like to learn more about acoustic doppler technology and its application in the field. Whether you are new to taking flow measurements, or measure currents for a living, our application specialist make it their job to work with you at your pace and skill level. Choose from live, hands-on training, or elect to participate in one of our many online "webinars" at your convenience. We offer options as diversified as our customers.
SonTek also offers agency-specific, private training. If you are interested in learning more about these highly personalized events, please contact us for more details.
Training solutions that fit your goals and schedule
Live events
SonTek offers several types of opportunities to learn about acoustic Doppler technology and use in oceans, rivers, streams, canals and laboratories. Bookmark this page and visit it often to get the latest news on upcoming training events, workshops or user conferences that may benefit you or the organization you represent
Online training
Many of our events are recorded and available to watch at your convenience. You might want to consider subscribing to our YouTube channel so you get notified every time a new video is added. Videos range from short, fun examples of user applications, to in-depth field demonstrations on general instrumentation use, site-selection, data analysis and more.
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Archived webinars
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Energize your science class with the CastAway-CTD lesson plan
Discover how the CastAway-CTD and new lesson plan help educators teach salinity and engage students in environmental science.
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The pressure is on! The FlowTracker2 now comes with built-in pressure sensor option!
Discover the new FlowTracker2 with optional pressure sensor for more accurate depth data, better QA/QC, and easier field measurements.
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Quantifying flooding events with acoustic data scientific response in a changing climate
Explore how acoustic data and Doppler technology improve flood monitoring, modeling, and early warning systems in this expert-led webinar.
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HydroSurveyor-M9 powered by HYPACK Max
Learn how HydroSurveyor-M9, CastAway-CTD & HYPACK streamline bathymetric surveys with faster, more accurate data collection and real-world examples.
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RiverSurveyor 4.0: Collecting acoustic stationary and moving boat discharge data
RiverSurveyor 4.0 makes acoustic discharge data collection easier with GPS, real-time QA/QC, and new workflow tools.
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Jag Ski creates versatile platform for bay study (SonTek HydroSurveyor)
See how the “Jag Ski,” a high-speed research PWC, collects water quality and flow data in Mobile Bay using SonTek’s HydroSurveyor system.
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FlowTracker2: How to make the highest-quality measurements using a wading device
Learn how FlowTracker2 improves discharge measurements with real-time QA/QC, rich data outputs, and user-friendly features for hydrologists.
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5 tech-savvy ways to measure flow in places you never thought possible
Learn how the SonTek-SL 3G system tackles challenging flow conditions, narrow channels, remote sites, and sedimentation for accurate water data collection.
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The fundamentals of velocity indexing technique
Learn the fundamentals of the velocity indexing technique for accurate flow, discharge, and volume measurements using acoustic Doppler instrumentation.
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Shallow water, deep data: Learn more about the remarkable RiverSurveyor S5
Watch this webinar to learn about the RiverSurveyor S5’s features for shallow water measurement, including GPS, data storage, auto configuration, and bottom-tracking.
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The do's, don'ts, and must haves: Stormwater monitoring basics
Watch this webinar to learn the essentials of stormwater monitoring, including site selection, sensor setup, data delivery, and best practices for compliance.
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Discharge, mapping, modeling and beyond: The hunt for submerged springs
Watch this webinar to learn how the St. Johns River Water Management District uses SonTek instruments for submerged spring detection, river discharge, and mapping.
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Taking the mystery out of measuring waves, tides and currents
Watch this webinar to learn about collecting wave, tide, and current data, including deployment options, system setups, and acoustic Doppler research methods.
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Collecting flow data using the SonTek IQ standard, plus or pipe
Watch this webinar to learn how to collect flow data using the SonTek-IQ series, with application examples and model comparisons
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Profiling and analysis with the CastAway-CTD
Learn how to collect flow data using the SonTek-IQ series, including application examples and comparisons of different models.
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The basics of stationary measurement
Learn the basics of stationary measurement, including discharge methods, stationary ADP procedures, and sample data collected in the field.
