WMS:WMS Tutorials

A rich set of step-by-step tutorials has been developed to aid in learning how to use WMS.

The tutorials are in PDF format. They are installed in the "docs" directory in the folder where WMS is installed. They can also be accessed by clicking on the links below.

The tutorials are listed below by subject and are not necessarily listed in the suggested order of completion. Some tutorials assume a basic knowledge of WMS and some build on other tutorials. When this is the case the tutorial itself will state which tutorials should be completed beforehand.

Many of the tutorials have files that are needed to run the tutorial. These files and PDF instructions can be found in the "tutorial" folder where WMS was installed or are linked on the WMS Tutorials page. Additionally a zip file containing all the WMS tutorial files and instructions can be downloaded here.

Printing: To print the tables below, click here and select "Printable version" from the wiki toolbox on the left.

Solutions

The final output files for all the tutorials can be downloaded here.

General WMS

Category	Tutorial (PDF)	Required Files
Introduction	Introduction to WMS Images Basic Feature Objects Advanced Feature Objects Projections/Coordinate Systems Using CAD Data GIS Module	[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Editing Elevations	DEM Basics Using TINs	[8] [9]
Watershed Modeling	DEM Delineation DEM Delineation – Tc, Basin IDs, and Smoothing DEM Delineation – Depression Points DEM Delineation – Stream Arcs Time of Concentration with NSS Time of Concentration and Composite CN with TR-55 Curve Number	[10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

Hydrologic Models

Category	Tutorial (PDF)	Required Files
HEC-1	HEC-1 Modeling HEC-1 Modeling Mutliple Sub-basins Modeling Reservoirs in HEC-1	[17] [18] [19]
HEC-HMS	HEC-HMS Modeling HEC-HMS Modeling Multiple Sub-basins Modeling Reserviors in HEC-HMS	[20] [21] [22]
	Using Online Spatial Data to Create an HEC-HMS Model	<None>
Rational Method	Rational Method Interface	[23]
NSS (National Streamflow Statistics)	National Streamflow Statistics Program (NSS) Interface	<none>
MODRAT	MODRAT Interface – Schematic	[24]
Spatial Hydrology-HMS ModClark and GSSHA	HEC-HMS Distributed Parameter Modeling with the MODClark Transform Developing a GSSHA Model using the Hydrologic Modeling Wizard Using NEXRAD Rainfall Data in GSSHA	[25] [26] [27]
	Upgrading an HEC-HMS Model to a GSSHA Model	[28]

Distributed Hydrologic Modeling using GSSHA

Category	Tutorial (PDF)	Required Files
GSSHA Modeling	GSSHA Initial Overland Flow Model Setup Correcting Overland Flow Problems Infiltration Roughness Stream Flow Post-Processing and Visualization of GSSHA Model Results	[29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34]
Applications	Precipitation Methods in GSSHA Analyzing the Effects of Land Use Change (Part - I) Analyzing the Effects of Land Use Change (Part - II) Long Term Simulations in GSSHA Formatting Data for Long Term Simulations in GSSHA Simulating Sediment Transport Simulating Constituent Transport Overland Flow Hydrograph Boundary Conditions in GSSHA Overland Flow Variable Stage Boundary Conditions in GSSHA Snowmelt Modeling in GSSHA	[35] Personal, GSSHA Tables, GSSHA Scenarios Personal, GSSHA Tables, GSSHA Scenarios [36] [37] [38] [39] [40] [41] [42]
Calibration	Manual Calibration of GSSHA models Stochastic Simulations of GSSHA models Automated Calibration of GSSHA models	[43] [44] [45]
Groundwater Modeling	Groundwater Modeling in GSSHA Advanced Groundwater Modeling in GSSHA Subsurface Tile Drains Subsurface Storm Drains	[46] [47] [48] [49]

Hydraulics and Floodplain Modeling

Category	Tutorial (PDF)	Required Files
HEC-RAS	HEC-RAS Analysis HEC-RAS – Managing Cross Sections	[50] [51]
Floodplain Delineation	Floodplain Delineation Stochastic Modeling Using HEC-1 and HEC-RAS Creating a Fast Floodplain Map	[52] [53] [54]
SMPDBK (Simplified Dam Break)	Simplified Dam Break	[55]
HY-8 Culvert Modeling Wizard	HY-8 Modeling Wizard	[56]
Modeling with FHWA's Hydraulic Toolbox	Modeling with the Hydraulic Toolbox	[57]

Storm Drain Modeling

Category	Tutorial (PDF)	Required Files
EPA-SWMM and xpswmm	SWMM Modeling	[58]

Water Distribution Modeling

Category	Tutorial (PDF)	Required Files
EPANET	EPANET Modeling	[59]

Water Quality Modeling

Category	Tutorial (PDF)	Required Files
HSPF	HSPF Interface	[60]
CE-QUAL-W2	CE-QUAL-W2 Interface	[61]

Training Courses

Many users have become proficient using WMS through the tutorials, however, many users have found attending WMS training courses to be helpful. Training courses allow for dedicated time and practice in learning WMS and can be adapted to individual needs. Aquaveo conducts first-class training courses in water resources modeling on a continuing basis throughout the year. Instructors have many years of experience in software development of computer programs for scientific modeling and visualization.

Request WMS training courses at: www.aquaveo.com/training-courses

Aquaveo offers Continuing Education Units for each course to assist customers in meeting state registration board requirements for P.E. license renewal.

Related Topics

• References
• WMS Tutorial Archive
• WMS Tutorial History