CUAHSI, an organization representing more than one hundred United States universities, receives support from the National Science Foundation to develop infrastructure and services for the advancement of hydrologic science and education in the U.S.
Hydrologic Information System (HIS) The CUAHSI HIS is a geographically distributed network of hydrologic data sources and functions that are integrated using web services so that they function as a connected whole. The Hydrologic Information System is a geographically distributed network of hydrologic data sources and functions that are integrated using web services so that they function as a connected whole. Link to HIS Users Forum. |
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Hydrologic Measurement Facility (HMF) The main objective of a hydrologic measurement facility is to provide the equipment and training required for scientists to accurately collect the necessary data for their studies. A successful integrated, coherent, multi-scale, multidisciplinary dataset requires the acquisition of accurate and precise measurements. Recent advances in environmental sensors, wireless communications, remotely sensed data, GIS, and computers can benefit hydrologic science. |
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Hydrologic Observatory Since the beginning of 2006, observatory development has focused on integrating activities among the various environmental disciplines interested in water-oriented observatories. Tangible results of CUAHSI's development of a Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction (MREFC) initiative with the Environmental Engineering community, the WATer and Engineering Research System network (WATERS network) are awards for WATERS test bed sites. These two-year projects, which began in the Fall of 2006, will examine various aspects of observatories such as development of digital observatories, sensor network deployment, and data distribution. CUAHSI will assist in coordinating these projects and will be distributing results to the community. |
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Hydrologic Synthesis Activities Recognizing the importance of water to life and to Earth systems, CUAHSI seeks to advance the full breadth of hydrologic science through interdisciplinary research aimed at synthesizing existing data and information. The integrative aspects are critical for hydrologic science, as water is the link between climate and ecosystems, humans and environments. These synthesis activities will be primarily conducted by working groups and the data will be made widely available. |
![link to the Synthesis project page](images/syn_network.jpg) |
Education & Outreach The goal of the E&O Standing committee is to develop strategies for and descriptions of programs and initiatives that can provide education and outreach opportunities to any science initiatives that are to be included in the CUAHSI Science Plan. |
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One of the five themes of the joint EWRI-IAHR Congress to be held in Vancouver 2009 is Topic E: Advances in Hydroinformatics for Integrated Watershed and Coast Management [more information]. See also relevant links in the "Upcoming Meetings" box on this page.
Environmental Science & Technology October 1, 2007 edition article - The WATERS Network: An Integrated Environmental Observatory Network for Water Research [download the article from IS&T - Copyright © 2007 American Chemical Society]
The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has issued a report entitled A Strategy for Federal Science and Technology to Support Water Availability and Quality in the United States. The report was produced by the Subcommittee on Water Availability and Quality of the National Science and Technology Council's Committee on the Environment and Natural Resources. [download the report]
NCAR Teams with United Airlines to Pinpoint Turbulence in Clouds; Research Can Help Reduce Delays, Injuries, Costs. [more information]
FY 2009 R&D Priorities Issued by Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). [more information]
CUAHSI Members: Advertise your Graduate and Undergraduate Programs on the CUAHSI Website. Email commgr@cuahsi.org for details!
CUAHSI is working closely with the WATERS Project Office on the WATERS Network, which consists of environmental field facilities working to promote multidisciplinary research and education on complex, large-scale environmental systems.
CUAHSI Executive Committee meetings are open to Member Representatives and Alternates. They are normally held on Tuesdays at 3:30pm ET. For further information send an email to: commgr@cuahsi.org
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