Summary

Abstract: StreamStats is an integrated Geographic Information System (GIS) application that uses ArcIMS, ArcSDE, ArcGIS, and the ArcHydro Tools to make the process of computing streamflow statistics much faster, more accurate, and more consistent than previous manual methods. StreamStats incorporates (1) a map-based user interface for site selection, (2) a database that provides streamflow statistics and other information for data-collection stations, (3) a GIS program that determines boundaries of the drainage basins for ungaged sites, measures the physical characteristics of the drainage basins, and solves regression equations to estimate streamflow statistics for the sites, and (4) a GIS database needed to display maps and determine the physical characteristics of the drainage basins. When implemented for individual states, users can obtain previously published streamflow statistics and other information for USGS data-collection stations by clicking on the station locations in the StreamStats user interface. Users also can obtain estimates of streamflow statistics and basin characteristics for ungaged sites by clicking on the site locations in the interface. A prototype version of StreamStats is currently working for Idaho. [Summary provided by the USGS.]

Related URL

Link: GET RELATED DATA SET METADATA (DIF) Description: WATSTORE Stream Flow Basin Characteristics File. Link: GET RELATED DATA SET METADATA (DIF) Description: USGS Hydro-Climatic Data Network (HCDN) Streamflow Data, 1874-1988. Link: GET RELATED DATA SET METADATA (DIF) Description: Annual Peak Discharge and Stage of US Surface Water; USGS. Link: GET DATA Description: USGS water resources of Idaho.

Service Citation

Originators: USGS Title: StreamStats Provider: USGS URL: http://water.usgs.gov/osw/streamstats/ssinfo.html

Service Keywords

METADATA HANDLING >DATA DISCOVERY   [Definition]

DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >DATA DELIVERY   [Definition]

DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS >WEB-BASED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS   [Definition]

Science Keywords

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >BOUNDARIES >ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >INFRASTRUCTURE >TRANSPORTATION   [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 >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 YIELD   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >WATERSHED CHARACTERISTICS   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >WETLANDS   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >LANDFORMS   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >TOPOGRAPHICAL RELIEF   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >SURFACE ROUGHNESS   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >TERRAIN ELEVATION   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >TOPOGRAPHIC EFFECTS   [Definition]

ISO Topic Category

BIOTA BOUNDARIES ELEVATION GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER INLAND WATERS TRANSPORTATION

Instrument

STREAM GAUGES   [Information]

WATER LEVEL GAUGES   [Information]

Quality

The StreamStats Web application provides access to automated procedures and very large, complex data sets. These data sets are known to contain occasional errors. Users are hereby advised to carefully check all results for accuracy and to exercise their own professional judgment in evaluating the appropriateness of the results for their application. Basin delineations in particular frequently have been found to be erroneous. The Web site provides tools and base maps useful for verifying the accuracy of the basin delineations.

Use Constraints

The U.S. Geological Survey expressly disclaims responsibility for damages or liability that may arise from use of these data.

Keywords

GIS

Geographic Information Systems

Water Bodies

Watershed Delineation

Water Flow

Stream Gauges

Service Provider

Office of Surface Water, Water Resource Division, USGS, U.S. Department of the Interior Service Provider Personnel Name: WATER WEBSERVER TEAM - USGS Phone: 703-648-4000;1-800-426-9000 Email: h2oteam at usgs.gov Contact Address: USGS National Center Water Resources Division 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive City: Reston Province or State: VA Postal Code: 20192-0002 Country: USA Service Provider Personnel Name: ASK USGS Phone: 1-888-275-8747 Email: ask at usgs.gov Contact Address: U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive City: Reston Province or State: Virginia Postal Code: 20192 Country: USA

Distribution Media

Distribution_Media: Online Fees: No fees

Personnel

KERNELL G. RIES Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT Phone: 410-238-4317 Fax: 410-238-4210 Email: kries at usgs.gov Contact Address: US Geological Survey 8987 Yellow Brick Road City: Baltimore Province or State: Maryland Postal Code: 21237 Country: USA

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: 2005-02-10 SERF Last Revision Date: 2011-12-13