This track will provide participants with knowledge of evolving CIROH informatics infrastructure. Workshops being planned include Data Science, HydroShare, HydroFabric and Tethys. Data science will cover applications of general statistical methods and data-driven modeling in CIROH. A HydroShare workshop will provide information on using HydroShare for collaboration and data and model sharing in CIROH, including links between HydroShare and CIROH computing. The Hydrofabric workshop will provide updates to the Hydrofabric that represents the geospatial infrastructure underpinning NextGen. The Tethys workshop will cover the development, use and deployment of Tethys apps for CIROH.
Hydroinformatics Workshops
The NextGen Hydrofabric: What is it, how to get it, and how to make your own?
(Cross-listed with the NextGen Track)
Day 1 Session 1
Mike Johnson
Participants will be introduced to the NextGen hydrofabric, how it is created, and how to subset model domains for their own experiments. Part one will focus on describing the data model, attributes, and concepts of the hydrofabric and walk users through subsetting a basin of their own from the official NextGen data products. The second part will walk users through the creation of the NextGen hydrofabric and the tools available to make their own NextGen compliant hydrofabric for experimentation and application.
Enabling collaboration through data and model sharing with CUAHSI HydroShare
(Cross-listed with the Cross-Cutting Track)
Day 1 Session 2
David Tarboton
Tony Castronova
Irene Garousi-Nejad
Furqan Baig
CIROH research necessitates collaboration, data and model sharing, easy to use, generally accessible, shareable computing, and working together as a team and community. The Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI) HydroShare platform enables best (FAIR, Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) practices for data sharing and collaboration, and for improving reproducibility and reusability of research outcomes, through sharing and publishing both the data and models and analyses that underpin research findings. This workshop will provide information on using HydroShare for collaboration and data and model sharing in CIROH, including links between HydroShare and CIROH computing.
Day 2 Session 1
Nathan Swain
Gio Romero
Dan Ames
Tethys Platform is a scientific web application portal framework with a well-documented, Python-based, software development kit (SDK). Tethys lowers the barrier to creating a fully featured web application portal and developing scientific web applications. It brings together many of the top Python and JavaScript tools for scientific visualization and computation. In this workshop, participants will have a hands-on learning experience as they develop a simple Tethys Application that analyzes and visualizes National Water Model data using historical forecasts stored in Google BigQuery. Participants will also learn how to register their applications with HydroShare and the newly developed CIROH Hydroinformatics Portal.
Day 3 Session 1
Mohamed Abdelkader
Marouane Temimi
This workshop aims to introduce the users to methods to integrate remote sensing and citizen science data to support the monitoring of hydrological processes. Participants will explore the integration of NASA’s Globe Observations with advanced remote sensing datasets, utilizing cloud-based technologies such as Google Earth Engine, Compute Engine, and Cloud Storage. The session will provide hands-on experience in creating automated systems for uploading, processing, and sharing critical hydrological data, including case studies like the Stevens River Ice Monitoring System. By leveraging these technologies, attendees will learn to streamline the collection, processing, and dissemination of environmental data, fostering greater collaboration and efficiency in hydrological studies.
HydroSuite: Open-Source Community-Oriented Software Suite for Hydrological Research and Education
Day 3 Session 2
Ibrahim Demir
Carlos Erazo Ramirez
We present HydroSuite, a collection of web-based open-source software libraries (https://github.com/uihilab/HydroSuite) created to streamline hydrologic analysis workflows by leveraging cutting-edge web technologies. This comprehensive framework enables users to access analytical tools directly through their web browser, making it easier to democratize hydrologic data analysis within the community. Our suite of tools covers key aspects of hydrological analysis workflow, such as data management, scientific computing, communication platforms, and community portals. By offering end-to-end libraries that simplify data integration and enhance usability, the HydroSuite eliminates the need for complex local setup and installations, utilizing efficient task allocations through server and client-side technologies. Through this framework, users can expect a more efficient and user-friendly approach to hydrologic analysis. This accessible platform aims to broaden the impact within the hydrologic community by facilitating collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation. By providing a seamless and intuitive way for users to access and utilize hydrologic tools, the HydroSuite is aiming to take a step forward towards the way hydrologic research, education, and operational activities are conducted.