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Western Dam Engineering <br /> Technical Note <br /> <br /> May 2016 <br /> <br />8 <br /> Figure 7 – Flo Hydraulic Calculator <br />RiverFlows (Subalpine Technologies LLC, <br />Android, Free, Data Required): <br />RiverFlows provides easy access to streamflow data at <br />river gage sites; these data are useful for tracking river <br />and lake levels. The application pulls data from US <br />Geologic Survey, NOAA, US Army Corps of Engineers, <br />Colorado Department of Water Resources, and the <br />California Data Exchange Center for a comprehensive <br />database of flow data. Check out StreamFlow on iOS <br />for similar features. <br />Health and Safety Applications <br />Safety first! These applications are great for quick <br />safety tips and calculations. <br />First Aid <br />American Red Cross (American Red Cross, <br />Android/iOS, Free, Standalone): <br />The First Aid application is one of many useful apps <br />from the American Red Cross. Step-by-step <br />instructions will help in a broad range of first aid <br />situations with full integration with 9-1-1 to call for <br />emergency help if needed. The content is preloaded <br />which is useful for remote jobsites. <br />General Safety <br />Occupational Health and Safety (10X Media <br />PTY LTD, Android/iOS, Free, Data <br />Required): <br />This app from 10X Media PTY LTD keeps up-to-date <br />with workspace safety training and best practices. <br />Available on Android and iOS for free. <br />IH Calculator Lite (AIHA, iOS, Free): <br />IH Calculator Lite: The IH Calculator from AIHA allows <br />quick calculations for noise, heat stress, ventilation, <br />and exposure. Other apps such as Decibel 10th on iOS <br />and Sound Meter on Android measure sound levels. <br />Conclusions <br />These are just some of the many Android and iOS <br />applications that can be used to become more efficient <br />in the tasks of dam safety, particularly when in the <br />field. These apps are not meant to fully replace more <br />traditional forms of survey measurement or refined <br />engineering calculations, but are useful for quick <br />measurements, access to useful reference information <br />and calculations, and making time away from the office <br />more efficient and productive. As with all computing <br />programs, the old adage “garbage in equals garbage <br />out” holds true for apps. Nothing replaces good <br />engineering judgment, experience and the human <br />touch. <br />References <br />[1] Apple App Store. Retrieved from https://itunes.apple.com/ <br />[2] Diffen LLC. A-GPS vs. GPS. Retrieved from <br />http://www.diffen.com/difference/A-GPS_vs_GPS <br />[3] Google Play. Retrieved from https://play.google.com/store <br />[4] Parker, M. (2016, February 16). Android vs iOS vs Windows 10 Mobile: <br />Which mobile operating system is best? Retrieved from <br />http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/which-mobile-operating- <br />system-is-best <br />[5] Reardon, M. (2013, March 13). Can dataless smartphones still use GPS <br />navigation apps? Retrieved from http://www.cnet.com/news/can- <br />dataless-smartphones-still-use-gps-navigation-apps/