|  Cemagref
is a public agricultural and environmental research institute whose
work focuses on sustainable development in non-urban areas. It contributes
to the conservation and acceptable management of land and water
systems, the growth of economic activity on a sustainable basis,
and the prevention of associated risks. Its research usually addresses
complex systems and their interaction with human society. An interdisciplinary
approach is usually always appropriate. Besides advancing fundamental
knowledge, Cemagref makes available its diagnostics and control
methods, designs negotiation and management tools, develops innovative
technologies and supports public and private enterprise with its
skills and experience. Cemagref’s consolidated budget is 56
millions Euros. Income from contract work amounts to 14 millions
Euros. Cemagref is a research institute employing about 1000 employees,
450 of whom are professional engineers and scientists. About one
hundred PhD students and five hundred long-term trainees are present
at the institute at any time. The 34 research units are organised
into 4 scientific departments
Hydrology and hydraulics research unit: This unit which is part
of the Fresh Water Systems Management scientific department is involved
in regional hydrology and fluvial hydraulics. Large part of the
research concerns flood management which leads to the participation
to several projects during the 4th and 5th framework research program
(Floodaware, Noah, Eurotas, Sphere…see web site wwwhh.lyon.cemagref.fr).
The development of various software in fluvial hydraulics (Castor,
Canal 9, Mage, Rubar 3, Rubar 20…), methodological guides
in hydrology and the assistance to French public services are key
tasks for passing the results of research to engineering and decision
makers (example of Bourbre River management scheme). The unit is
composed of about 20 researchers, engineers and technicians. The
project staff will include A. Paquier, S. Proust, P. Ramez and A.
Recking in hydraulics, and M. Lang and E. Sauquet in hydrology.
For further information visit the CEMAGREF website on: www.cemagref.fr
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