Artificial tracer test workshop
Lecturers: Catherine Bertrand (Université Marie et Louis Pasteur, France), Philippe Meus (EWTS – Water Tracing Services), Nevila Jozja (Univ. of Orléans), Fabien Levard (Tétraèdre)
Duration: One full day
Course overview: This workshop provides an introduction to fluorescent tracer methods applied to hydrogeology, with a particular focus on karst environments and their environmental applications. The presentations will address the objectives of tracer tests, the principles underlying their implementation, and the key steps involved, from tracer selection and injection to monitoring and data analysis. A demonstration of fluorometric measurements and the potential of telemetry will also be included. Discussions will cover the activated carbon method, highlighting its advantages and limitations, as well as issues related to test reliability and the use of databases dedicated to tracer studies. Finally, the workshop will open discussions on current challenges associated with tracer tests, including regulatory aspects, sanitary risks, and emerging research needs. Ample time will be dedicated to discussions and exchanges of experience among participants.
Who should attend: Current and prospective users of artificial tracer tests (engineers and technicians from consulting companies, students, research engineers or researchers).
Course materials: Course materials with slides and documents will be provided.
Maximum number of participants: 30
Cost: 50 CHF per person (includes lunch, and coffee breaks)