Dr. Ken Snelgrove
Faculty of Engineering
and Applied Science
Dr. Ken Snelgrove
The ability to predict and forecast the rate of rise of rivers has important implications for many Canadians. Of lesser prominence but greater relevance are the quantities of stream flow necessary for pollution abatement, water supply, transportation and recreation. The ability to model these flows is essential to the effective management of these resources. Equally important is research in stream flow prediction, which requires the use of sophisticated computer programs that simulate conditions such as soil moisture and frozen ground. These programs are becoming increasingly inter-woven into the same systems that predict weather for local forecasts and warming associated with climate change. That's where Dr. Ken Snelgrove of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science comes in. The goal of his research is to incorporate stream flow prediction within weather prediction and climate forecast models to translate the impact of tomorrows thunder storm into flood warnings and global climate warming into effective management of our water resources.
Dr. Snelgrove joined Memorial in September after four years at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Snelgrove, who received his bachelor of engineering ('86) from Memorial, was drawn back after 12 years away because of his perception of a renewed spirit at Memorial, particularly with a greater focus on research.
Besides his research expertise in hydro-meteorology and climatology, Dr. Snelgrove also brings solid practical knowledge to Memorial from his eight years in heavy civil construction and consulting. Dr. Snelgrove was part of site teams responsible for construction of, among other projects, the North Warning System in Saglek, Labrador, the Prosser's Rock boat basin in St. John's harbour, and the Hibernia site development in Bull Arm.