The 30th WMO Professor Dr Vilho Väisälä Award was presented on October 8, 2026, for the work of the River Hydraulics team from the RiverLy unit at the INRAE Lyon-Grenoble Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes center. This international distinction recognizes the value of the 'règle à jauger', a simple, rapid, and cost-effective method for measuring river flow rates.
The instrument developed by INRAE is currently used in various contexts, both in France and internationally, highlighting its globally recognized importance and effectiveness.
The award ceremony took place on October 7 in Amsterdam, during the TECO-2026 conference.
