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Effectively manage the WFO's hydrologic/hydrometeorologic data collection activities in a collaborative effort with other office staff.
In order to both optimize and maximize the hydrologic/hydrometeorologic data used in hydrologic forecast and warning operations, an in-depth understanding of the data collection/quality control process is required.
1. Know the various types of hydrometeorological data networks existing in the office area, how their sensors function, and what entities are responsible for supporting them.
2. Coordinate forecast and data issues among NWS field offices.
3. Coordinate forecast and data issues with external agencies.
4. Coordinate with internal and external customers to ensure optimal services.
5. Know the processes by which hydrologic/hydrometeorological data are distributed to and received at WFOs and how to manage hydro/hydromet data collection and distribution.
6. Know how to ensure effective hydrologic/hydrometeorologic data quality control operations.
Instructional Component 3.1 - Residence Course: WFO Hydrology Program Management Course. A segment of this course will cover the following:
The following lecture materials are available for this segment of the course:
Data Sources and Dissemination
Federal and State Local Data Networks
SHEF Primer
Instructional Component 3.2 - Documentation: Service Hydrologist Reference Manual. The following topics in the manual may be useful in understanding the various types of hydrometeorological data networks existing in the office area:
ALERT Systems Overview IFLOWS Overview COOP Observer Program Establishing COOP Stations SNOTEL Overview Data Sources on the Web Equipment for Collecting Streamflow Data River Forecast Points and Flood Stages The Hydrometeorological Automated Data System (HADS) NOHRSC Hydrometeorological Data Quality Control SHEF Summary SHEF .A Format SHEF .B Format SHEF .E Format
Instructional Component 3.3 - Various Training Mechanisms: PCU #1: Assessing Near-Term Guidance and Issuing Public Forecasts PDS. This PCU, entitled "Maintain a Hydrologic Watch," provides training on the sources, quality control, and operational use of data required for hydrologic operations at a WFO.
Instructional Component 3.4 - Web Module (Proposed): Introduction to Standard Hydrometeorological Exchange Format (SHEF). This module will introduce the standardized approach adopted by U.S. water agencies for encoding of hydrometeorological data and forecasts. The three basic formats used in SHEF will be described - .A (single station), .B (multiple station, multiple parameter, header driven) and .E (single station, single parameter, evenly spaced time series). The module will describe how each of these formats are used to encode data and provides simple exercises.
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