Summary

Abstract: Luca (Let us calibrate) is a multiple-objective, stepwise, automated procedure for hydrologic model calibration and the associated graphical user interface (GUI). Luca is a wizard-style user-friendly GUI that provides an easy systematic way of building and executing a calibration procedure. The calibration procedure uses the Shuffled Complex Evolution global search algorithm to calibrate any model compiled with the U.S. Geological Survey’s Modular Modeling System. This process assures that intermediate and final states of the model are simulated consistently with measured values. [Summary provided by the U.S. Geological Survey.]

Related URL

Link: GET SERVICE > GET SOFTWARE PACKAGE Description: Download the Luca software. Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION > USER'S GUIDE Description: Access the Luca user manual.

Service Citation

Originators: Lauren E. Hay and Makiko Umemoto Title: Luca - Let Us Calibrate Release_Date: 2006 Provider: U.S. Geological Survey URL: http://wwwbrr.cr.usgs.gov/projects/SW_MoWS/LUCA.html

Service Keywords

DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS   [Definition]

DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >CALIBRATION/VALIDATION   [Definition]

Science Keywords

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >GROUND WATER >AQUIFERS   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >GROUND WATER >GROUND WATER DISCHARGE/FLOW   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >GROUND WATER >DISPERSION   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >GROUND WATER >DRAINAGE   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >AQUIFER RECHARGE   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >DISCHARGE/FLOW   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >DRAINAGE   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >FLOODS   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >HYDROPATTERN   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >HYDROPERIOD   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >INUNDATION   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >LAKES   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >RIVERS/STREAMS   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >RUNOFF   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >STAGE HEIGHT   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >TOTAL SURFACE WATER   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >WATER CHANNELS   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >WATER DEPTH   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >WATER PRESSURE   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >WATER YIELD   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >WATERSHED CHARACTERISTICS   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >WETLANDS   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >SURFACE WATER CHEMISTRY   [Definition]

Access Constraints

None

Use Constraints

Information and software is provided here with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be correct or complete and conclusions drawn from such information are the sole responsibility of the user.

Keywords

Data Calibration

Modeling

Hydrology

Hydrologic Models

Service Provider

Branch of Regional Research, Central Region, Geology Division, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior Service Provider Personnel Name: SCOTT MCFARLANE Email: simcfarl at usgs.gov Contact Address: U.S. Geological Survey Box 25046 Denver Fed. Ctr. City: Denver Province or State: CO Postal Code: 80225 Country: USA

Distribution Media

Distribution_Media: Online Distribution_Size: 6.24 MB Fees: No fees

Personnel

MODELING OF WATERSHED SYSTEMS (MOWS) HELP DESK Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT Email: mowshelp at usgs.gov

TYLER B. STEVENS Role: SERF AUTHOR Phone: (301) 614-6898 Fax: 301-614-5268 Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov Contact Address: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Global Change Master Directory City: Greenbelt Province or State: MD Postal Code: 20771 Country: USA

Creation and Review Dates

SERF Creation Date: 2011-11-29 SERF Last Revision Date: 2013-01-03