Panelist, Segment on Hydrological Services - Product Delivery
Dr Yuri Simonov is the head of laboratory “Hydrologic forecast methods development” of the Hydrometcenter of Russia (main forecasting center of Roshydromet – Russian NMHS). He is leading activities devoted to the development and implementation of hydrological services delivery systems for end users in the Russian Federation, which include hydrological forecast products, and observational and analytical information. Since 2013, Dr Simonov has been a WMO Commission for Hydrology (CHy) Advisory Working Group member, responsible for activities in area of hydrological applications, products and services. In particular, he is involved in CHy actions intended to improve capabilities of National Hydrological Services in End-to-End Early Warning Systems for flood forecasting.