Profile
Alistair Young
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About Me:
Trustee for the River Wey Trust. The river has two sources in Hampshire, then flows through Hampshire and Surrey, joining the River Thames at Weybridge.
We are involved in monitoring water quality, pollution, and the environment of the river. Ā To do this we use WaterRangers test equipment to look at basic water chemistry, and ākick samplingā to look at the invertebrate (mini bugs) populations which are indicators of how healthy the water is.
I use an Augmented Reality Sandbox Ā to show topography, landscape and river models, river flows, and see how water āworksā.
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My Work:
Using technology to monitor the River Wey, with Virtual and Augmented Reality to help explain the workings of a river and the impact of weather and climate.
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My Typical Day:
Days are rarely the same – may be out monitoring the river, investigating problems, or at schools or events with the Augmented Reality Sandbox and using Geospatial Information (GIS) to investigate mapping, topography, river flows and flooding (and sometimes volcanoes because we can!)
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Monitoring the riverĀ – watching for problems, measuring water quality, working with other riverĀ and environmental organisations to help with planning new developments, or testing solutions to reduce flooding and pollution from farms, roads, and factories.
Measuring the impact of the solutions and alternatives being triedĀ – we’re just about to introduce beavers to the upper reaches of the river so that will be closely monitored.
Out at schools or events with the Augmented Reality Sandbox and using Geospatial Information (GIS) to investigate and demonstrate mapping, topography, river flows and flooding.
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Education:
School – The Royal High School, Edinburgh,
University – Dundee University, then Kingston University -
Qualifications:
– Range of exams at National and Highers (Scottish GCSE and A Levels)
– MA in French and Geography
– Diplomas in Marketing and Management
– Professional qualifications in Management, Accounting, and Cyber Security. -
Work History:
A variety of things over the years…
– Professional Diver and Scientific Assistant working with the Institute of Geological Services
– Administrator for a company working in North Africa
– Management Accountant
– Computer Systems Developer for accounting systems
– Cyber Security Consultant -
Current Job:
Volunteer Trustee for the River Wey Trust.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
old geography nut
What did you want to be after you left school?
no real clues at the time
Were you ever in trouble at school?
never caught!
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