NWDTW 2024

This training class will introduce new users to Campbell Scientific dataloggers using hands on equipment. It will demonstrate how to use PC400, Device Configuration, and LoggerLINK (smartphone app) to communicate with CRBASIC dataloggers (CR1000, CR1000X, CR300, CR310, CR350 and CR6) using USB, serial, WIFI and cellular modem. It will demonstrate how to download and upload datalogger programs, how to use programs to turn on and off modems, cameras, pumps, etc., how to talk to SDI sensors and how to add a new SDI sensor to an existing datalogger program.

This training course will introduce attendees to more advanced Campbell Scientific topics such as PPP, MQTT push ingestion, and camera snapshot capture. The following advanced datalogger programs will be presented: Serial communication with Channel Master and Sontek Acoustic Doppler Meters (ADMs), Edge of Field automatic water quality sampling, and Capturing YSI sonde serial data to reduce noise.

USGS is the largest provider of water information in the world, with over 8,600 active streamgages and more than 28,000 groundwater levels sites across the United States and outlying territories. 1,500 dedicated hydrologic technicians make these data possible. Just how many people see and access USGS water data? In this talk, we’ll explore 2024 analytics across USGS monitoring locations and through time, to uncover patterns, usage insights, and the most popular gages.

The Discrete Samples Extensibility Tools (DSET) were developed to help USGS AQUARIUS Samples users with various data needs beyond the AQS user interface. The DSET suite of R-packages and Shiny web applications, such the Batch Data Loader (BDL), Water Quality Review (WQR), and the packages that support them, were designed to incorporate future development from the user community. In the past, WSCs have developed local tools that complimented their review process in WQ-Review; however, these scripts, modules, and tools were not widely distributed to the greater user community. With the release of AQS and DSET, we encourage those developers who have great ideas for enhancing DSET to build upon the tools and incorporate those enhancements through a process that results in wider release to the user community. This course will cover the basic structure of the DSET code repositories and a workflow for developing and submitting enhancements.

The Rating Review Toolbox (RRT) is expected to fully replace the Rating Development Toolbox within the AQUARIUS Time-Series software around the time of the workshop. Basic functionality and common tripping points will be demonstrated followed by a questions and answers session where presenter and attendees can share available knowledge.

An overview of Superfly, the nationally supported electronic field form. The Superfly team will explain the new versions of superfly and how it has been adapted to fit new systems, such as AQS+. The Superfly team will demo how to modify the output of Superfly, review and output Superfly batch files, and customize Superfly for individual projects. Users will be able to see the form in action for common workflows, ask questions and learn about the future of Superfly. A Q&A session will occur at the end for suggestions for future improvements of Superfly.”

Calling all hydrotechs! Would you like to know how to better navigate the modernized Water Data for the nation pages? Have questions or feedback on a legacy replacement page? Want to know what is coming next for the modernized pages? Please join for this presentation designed by and for hydrotechs. Studies and other data section staff are welcome, too! Computers with internet are recommended to follow along but not required.

The team will provide an overview of the AQSA (Aquarius Station Analysis) process that integrates AQTS data and entered information with SIMS/RMS to generate Station Analysis. This Automated Records project work will be released sometime in August 2024.

Using 3d modeling software such as fusion360 and sketchup we have been able to create cost effective prototypes and finished final products for a variety of uses. Using this software we have been able to design and manufacture items in house to decrease cost of production and more effectively demonstrate to collaborators how certain instrument installations work. In this presentation we will show the different detail levels of design and the endless possibilities that come with 3d modeling.


How 3D modeling software such as fusion360 or sketchup can be used for various field applications to improve quality of life, collaboration, and innovation while reducing costs. We can design and manufacture parts in house that are durable and cost effective.

The Measurement Priority Summary (MPS) tool was designed to give scientists and supervisors a data-driven approach to planning stream discharge measurements. The Pennsylvania and Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana (OKI) Water Science Centers have partnered to build an R Shiny application that is based on the OKI Excel workbook of the same name. Using the infrastructure of Posit Connect to host the application allows data updates to be automatically scheduled at any frequency and it ensures that all users are looking at the same data.

The primary focus of the MPS tool is to incorporate field trip information, rating curves, and current conditions including direction of sage into a table to determine which sites are the most critical to visit at any given time. Sites that have not been visited at the current stage of the stream in at least 5 years are marked as priority gages. This table also includes gage height forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS) for selected sites and shows how much a higher a stage is predicted to be over the following three days. On a separate tab, a secondary table shows only the sites that are listed as being in priority for measurement. In these tables, many of the fields are sort and search enabled, allowing a user to quickly find information about field trips, most recent measurements, and gage forecasts. MPS is connected to SIMS so it is updated as field trip assignments change.

MPS also includes tabs with an interactive map and an individual site report to provide additional graphical data. The map shows current priority status as well as current and predicted flood levels from NWS for each site. Map overlays include polygon shapefiles of predicted flooding and excessive rainfall forecasts for the following three days. Links from map popups are available for the NWIS and National Water Prediction Service (NWPS) site pages. The individual site report generates a table, bar plot, and line plot for the previous 365 days based on the selected site.

This presentation will cover how to use 3D CAD modeling software for designing of field equipment. There will be a discussion on the different types of 3D CAD modeling software, as well as demos. The second part of the presentation will be use of a 3D scanner and importing into CAD software.

The demo will be with Fusion 360, Free trials can be found here:  F360 free trial.

Caution: Using the free trial or hobbist trial for government work or products is against the terms of service. Our use is for training purposes only. Do not install the free trial too early, or time may elapse before the class period. 

We will be using an Einstar 3D scanner, and scanning equipment and inserting them into digital space.

Check out the Innovation Depot for cool things going on with design and testing!

This course will be of interest for personnel at all levels of the Water Enterprise—from WMA coordinators down to field technicians. Using an interactive approach with attendees regarding the National Water Dashboard-internal (NWDi) operational tool, the goal is to highlight its available data resources and functionality to support field operations, and what is planned for the future. This product of the Network Operations Management System (NOMS) project is already changing the game when it comes to real-time water network awareness and assessment, and getting user feedback during this session will help to improve the product moving forward.

From concepts to reality. In a few short key strokes an idea can be converted into a reality. This presentation will go over creation, prototyping, and field testing process for several hydrologic pieces of equipment. 


Check out the Innovation Depot for cool things going on with design and testing!

The team will provide an overview of the AQSA (Aquarius Station Analysis) process that integrates AQTS data and entered information with SIMS/RMS to generate Station Analysis. This Automated Records project work will be released sometime in August 2024.

A presentation on the Datalogger scripts and programming depot. Where a repository of scripts and training material for programming of dataloggers and wiring of complex gage structures to support the custom programming.

Use the Script tracker 9000 and discover scripts and code that can make your field data a breeze. 

USGS Internal SharePoint: Script Tracker 9000