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...l of the modules. The commands in the ''Help'' menu are to assist in using WMS. ; WMS Help : Accesses the [[WMS:WMS|WMS Wiki]] if an internet connection is available.

...er formats, as GIS data layers in WMS. These data can then be converted to WMS feature objects in map coverages. * [[WMS:Introduction to ArcObjects#Enabling ArcObjects|Enabling ArcObjects]]

[[Image:WMS XY SeriesEditor.jpg|thumb|none|left|600 px|Example of the ''XY Series Edito * [[WMS:DSS Files|DSS Files]]

...rd guides the user through setting up the application on each system. Once WMS is installed, default settings can be adjusted and saved. ...stallation process, make sure the computer meets the [[System Requirements|WMS System Requirements]].

...neation and time of concentration calculations from feature objects (see [[WMS:Lag Time and Time of Concentration|Lag Time and Time of Concentration]]), m This section describes the mechanics of the WMS interface to TR-55 and is not a complete reference to the methodology, uses

...lues, Fm or Ybar) from the unit rainfall (Orange County IDF curves). The [[WMS:Rational_Method_Computing_Hydrographs#Rational_Hydrograph|Rational unit hyd # Exit all dialogs and select the hydrograph icon to view the runoff hydrograph

...tal elevation data can be formatted in the same way and then imported into WMS using the '''Open''' command in the ''File'' menu. This will bring up the ' [[Image:WMS Import ArcInfo Grid.jpg|thumb|none|left|350 px|''Importing ArcInfo Grid'' d

...s described in the information on [[WMS:River Tools|River Tools]] in the [[WMS:Map Module|Map module]]. :* [[WMS:Hydraulic Modeling|Hydraulic Modeling]]

Breakline options option are controlled in the [[WMS:TIN Options|'''TIN Options''']] of the ''TINs'' menu. This dialog allows sp * [[WMS:Triangulation|Edge Swapping]]

...[[WMS:Introduction to ArcObjects#Enabling ArcObjects|enable ArcObjects]]. WMS uses the feature objects stored in each coverage to build the geodatabase. ...erence in the geodatabase is defined from the current coordinate system in WMS.

#:[[File:WMS HEC RAS MP.png|150 px]] When WMS writes the SMPDBK input file, average roughness values are computed based o

[[File:WMS Model Wrapper Dialog.png|thumb|right|550px|''Model Wrapper'' dialog]] The ''Model Wrapper'' dialog in WMS is used to display what is happening during a model run. The following info

{{Version WMS 11.2}} ...MS 11.2! This page lists the exciting new features that have been added to WMS 11.2.

WMS allows defining the watershed as a single basin or subdivide the watershed ...g the appropriate travel time. If desired, use a time computation arc to [[WMS:Lag Time and Time of Concentration|compute the travel time]].

To use [[WMS:Display Options|Display Options]] in WMS, use the following steps: ...f the window, or click the [[WMS:Display Options|'''Display Options''']] [[WMS:Macros|'''macro''']].

{{WMS Deprecated Feature}} * [[WMS:1D-HYD Centerline Coverage Type|1D-Hydraulic Centerline Coverage]]

...t data to run one of the supported models can be defined using a series of dialogs. This module is used for interfacing to hydrologic models and for the const ...ed with all [http://www.aquaveo.com/software/wms-pricing paid editions] of WMS. [[Category:Link to Store]] This module is the primary module available for

The drainage module has a number of tools to edit feature objects. The dialogs can be reached by double-clicking on feature object or by selecting the fea [[Image:WMS Drainage Feature Arc Type.png|thumb|175 px|Drainage ''Feature Arc Type'' di

...read the solution back into WMS by opening the HMS DSS solution file from WMS. ...e the DSS file to view is located. Open the DSS file and a [[WMS:DSS Files-WMS Interface|dialog]] like the following will show up.

...lready exist. In order to take advantage of this type data when available, WMS allows hydrologic models to be built directly from three different features ...would have to be determined by some other means and defined in appropriate dialogs prior to running one of the supported hydrologic models).

...ow is calculated. Once all of the items listed in this window are entered, WMS performs the calculation for peak discharge and displays the result in the ...55 does not require that basin names are unique, other models supported by WMS do.

...tc. Also enter variable names corresponding to the basin data computed by WMS, or enter variables that to define. The variable definition is displayed an * [[WMS:Travel Times from Basin Data|Travel Times from Basin Data]]

* [[WMS:DSS Files|DSS Files]] * [[WMS:XY Series Files|XY Series Files]]

Like the other models supported by WMS, the Rational Method can be defined for a watershed/catchment developed fro **[[WMS:Rational Method Rainfall Intensity|Compute I – IDF Curves]]

...emperatures''', and '''Define precipitation concentrations''' buttons open dialogs to add precipitation and its temperature and constituent concentrations to ...ad concentrations''' buttons become active. Selecting these buttons opens dialogs that specify the elevations, temperatures, and concentrations of the extern

* '''F_m''' – Maximum area [[WMS:OC Losses|loss rate]] * [[WMS:OC Losses|Losses]]

...on of MODRAT input data. Furthermore, MODRAT can be launched directly from WMS through menu options. These menus can be found in the Hydrologic Modeling m * [[WMS:MODRAT#Saving_and_Reading_MODRAT_Files|'''Save MODRAT File''']] – Sa

[[Image:WMS Display Options 2D Grid.jpg|thumb|500 px|''Display Options'' dialog showing *The ''Nodes'' item is used to display grid nodes. Since all grids in WMS 7.0 are cell-centered, a dot is displayed at the cell centers.

...tionality in WMS that is available in ArcView®, but this is only providing WMS is running on a computer that has a current license of ArcView®. Without a .... If a license is not found then the ArcView® functions remain dimmed, but WMS is able to do many of the same things, the primary limitation being that on

...he first six plot types are related to the two-dimensional runoff model, [[WMS:GSSHA|GSSHA]], where a series of results for the finite difference grid, an [[File:WMS PlotWizard2.jpg|thumb|none|400 px|Step 2 of the ''Plot Wizard'' using the M

The ''XY Series Editor'' is used in GMS, SMS, and WMS. It was designed to be general in nature so that it could be used anywhere * [[WMS:WMS|WMS main page]]

* [[WMS:1D-HYD Cross Section Coverage Type|Cross Section Coverage]] * [[WMS:Area Property Coverage|Area Property Coverage]]

...nting to start over with HSPF input or wanting to use another model within WMS. ...ntains input for the simulation, these files should be merged for use with WMS. The filename fields complete the data necessary for the FILES block of HSP

...lso available directly from within many of the hydrologic model parameter dialogs where time of concentration, lag time, or routing travel time is needed. ...re time computation types and methods can be selected. This dialog has a [[WMS:Customizing Equations|'''Modify Equation''']]and a '''User Defined''' optio

The control option data entered in WMS is exported to the HMS project and used to set the appropriate HMS paramete The basin option data entered in WMS is exported to the HMS project and used to set the appropriate HMS paramete

#redirect [[Projection Dialogs]] ...each projection and the information in these dialogs can be found in the [[WMS:Projections]] article.

...urve dialog.png|right|thumb|The ''Detention Basin Rating Curve'' dialog in WMS.]] [[Category:GSSHA Dialogs|Detention]]

[[Image:WMS Coverage Overlay.jpg|thumb|275 px|''Coverage Overlay'' dialog]] ...ing the basins. These values are often needed for computations using the [[WMS:NSS|National Streamflow Statistics]] (NSS) program of regional regression e

...e to enable importing, exporting, viewing, and editing DSS files inside of WMS. ...d edit a DSS file. This dialog comes up when reading a DSS file from the [[WMS:XY Series Editor|XY Series Editor]] or from the '''Open''' command in the '

...ative WMS Files]] for a list. For files that are not included in the list, WMS provides the ''File Import Wizard''. ...iated by pasting data from a text file or spreadsheet into WMS using the [[WMS:Edit Menu#Paste|Paste]] command from the ''Edit'' menu.

...w WMS automatically rounds elevations values when a DEM is imported. See [[WMS:Smoothing DEMs|Smoothing DEMs]] for more information. * '''Trim''' – See [[WMS:Editing DEMs|Editing DEMs]] for more information on the ''Trim'' commands.

...n an inflow hydrograph can be analyzed and an output hydrograph created in WMS using the ''Detention Basin'' calculator. This same calculator is also used # A [[WMS:Hydrographs|hydrograph]].

*[[WMS:Basin HEC-1 Cards|Basin HEC-1 Cards]] *[[WMS:Routing HEC-1 Cards|Routing HEC-1 Cards]]

...in and then choosing the '''Unit Hydrograph Method...''' button from the [[WMS:Orange County Unit Hydrograph|''Edit Orange County Unit Hydrograph Paramete Clicking on '''OK''' will write the unit hydrograph data to the [[WMS:Basin HEC-1 Cards#Derived Unit Hydrograph (UI)|UI]] card for analysis using

[[Image:WMS Exporting Plot Data.jpg|thumb|375 px|''Exporting'' dialog]] * Clicking the '''Export...''' button in the [[WMS:Customization Dialog|''Customization...'' dialog]].

...water.usgs.gov/software/HSPF/]). The ''Assign External Sources'' dialog in WMS has been developed to allow setting up the required external sources for an ...s''' is present in each of the [[WMS:HSPF Modules|HSPF module dialogs]] in WMS. Upon clicking this button, the ''Assign External Sources'' dialog box is a

...[[WMS:HEC-HMS Gages|''User Gage Weighting'']] option is selected in the [[WMS:HEC-HMS Defining the Meteorological Model|''HMS Meteorological Model'' dial ...s the points in an XMRG file to incremental distribution rain gages in a [[WMS:Rain_Gage|rain gage coverage]]. These gages can then be tied to a basin in

...sections, a prompt will ask for the name of a cross section database file. WMS stores all of the cross section information in a text database file. The cr * [[WMS:Editing Cross Sections|Editing Cross Sections]]

...of weirs, outlets, and standpipes along with their individual parameters. WMS will then compute an elevation discharge relationship with an appropriate e ...levation-discharge computations for this crossing are then assigned to the WMS Elevation Discharge relationship. The hydrograph is routed based on the HY

* [[WMS:OC Rational Sub-area Data|Sub-area Data]] * [[WMS:OC Rational Reach Routing|Reach Routing]]

...fall event, and are primarily a function of the geometry of the watershed. WMS provides two powerful methods of computing travel times for lag time and ti ...ost of these equations are a function of the [[WMS: Variables Computed by WMS|geometric parameters computed from digital terrain models]].

[[Image:WMS DEM Trim by Elevation.png|thumb|225 px|''DEM Trim by Elevation'' dialog]] [[Image:WMS DEM TrimArea.png]] [[Image:WMS DEM trimmed.png]]

...ction 4.6.4.2 of the HSPF manual[http://water.usgs.gov/software/HSPF/]. In WMS, a list of mass links may be created for each segment type: PERLND, IMPLND, * [[WMS:HSPF|Overview of HSPF]]

...nded to the nearest hydrograph value for the standard version of TR-55. In WMS hydrographs are determined by linear interpolation between two hydrographs ...he peak flows from these two different methods will usually be different. WMS uses the method described in Exhibit 5 in the TR-55 manual to compute a hyd

* [[WMS:TR-20|TR-20 Overview]] * [[WMS:TR-20 Job Control Parameters|Entering Job Control Parameters]]

#Load the *.tif, or *.jpg image into WMS and [[Registering an Image|register]] according to the latitude and longitu * [[WMS:NSS|NSS Model]]

While future versions of WMS may be able to process some commands directly from the GIS data layers, cur ...and make sure that it has an attribute set of Soil Type. After making sure WMS will be mapping to the correct coverage, select the polygons which overlay

...d with each feature in the layer (as rows). Tables cannot be edited within WMS; this is only a way to explore and discover the nature of the database asso ...IS data layer on the hard drive of the computer, it only exists within the WMS application.

* [[WMS:Contour Options|WMS Contour Options]] [[Category:SMS Display Dialogs]]

...ng, it's necessary to link the appropriate soil type variables to each ID. WMS allows completing this in one of two ways. First of all, with the soil type Parameter values for soil type IDs are defined by selecting the ID in the WMS soil type ID text window and the parameter from the selected soil type prop

A Land Use coverage in WMS has a different purpose depending on the model and/or model parameters assi ...necessary to link the appropriate land use variables to each land use ID. WMS allows completing this in one of two ways. First of all, with the land use

The toolbar for the WMS [[WMS:GIS Module|GIS module]] has a variety of tools useful for selecting objects ...ributes of the selected feature in the top most layer (as displayed in the WMS Project Explorer) are displayed, but the ''Layers'' drop down combo can be

...hannel routing. Structures are defined in the same way as structures for [[WMS:TR-20 Reservoir Data|reservoir routing]]. ...is diverted. For this method, define what this constant outflow is. Also [[WMS:TR-20 Routing Data#Defined Cross Sections|define a cross section]] and the

* [[WMS:SMPDBK|Simplified Dam-Break Analysis]] * [[WMS:Interpolating Hydraulic Model Results|Interpolate Results]]

...possible to enter surveyed cross sections, however in order to use them in WMS for floodplain delineation, or modeling of any kind they must be georeferen *Line Prop Types – By default, WMS uses only a Material ID, but other properties could be defined for general

...asin and then choosing the '''Effective Precipitation''' button from the [[WMS:Orange County Unit Hydrograph|''Edit Orange County Unit Hydrograph Paramete ...ick on the '''Compute Mountainous''' button if a DEM or TIN exists to have WMS calculate the amount of mountainous terrain in the sub-area.

...already defined. To set up a groundwater model in [[WMS:GSSHA|GSSHA]] with WMS, do the following: :#Interpolate the aquifer bottom data set to the 2D grid to create a new [[WMS:GSSHA_Maps#Grid_Continuous_Maps|continuous map]] for the aquifer bottom.

# The time of concentration can be computed outside of WMS and entered into the appropriate edit field. # The [[WMS:Travel Times from Basin Data|Compute Tc – Basin Data]] button can be

...r each basin, define one or more total storm gages and one recording gage. WMS has the capability to automatically determine gage weights for each sub-bas ..._Systems|coordinate system]]. The RADAR grids are read by selecting the [[WMS:HEC-HMS Convert Grids|'''Radar Data→Rain Gages''']] button and definin

Most of the data types ([[WMS:Modules|modules]]) in WMS have a set of display options that can be modified using the '''Display Opt ...r, or when selecting a color from within the ''Line or Symbol Attributes'' dialogs.

[[WMS:Display Menu|Display Menu]] [[Category:WMS 2D Grid|G]]

* [[WMS:OC Rational Sub-area Data|Sub-area Data]] * [[WMS:Orange_County_Rational_Method#Reports|Reports]]

...must be numbered and lettered properly, from most upstream to downstream. WMS will automatically number and letter the watershed components once a topolo ...orresponding to each lateral as prompted to do so in the dialog. Note that WMS will automatically skip numbers/letters at certain confluences to allow for

[[File:WMS SubsetDefinition.png|thumb|300 px|The ''Subset Definition'' dialog]] In the [[WMS:Inverse Distance Weighted Interpolation|''IDW Interpolation Options'']] dia

...r storage capacity curves, but the primary use of ''Plot Windows'' is to [[WMS:Hydrographs|display the hydrographs]] that result from hydrologic modeling ...and ''Save Settings'' menus will not perform any action within WMS. The [[WMS:Customization Dialog|'''Display Options''']] command will allow control of

{{WMS Deprecated Feature}} ...play in the WMS window according to this projection and any data mapped to WMS coverages will be mapped into the coordinate system specified by the ''Map

DEM files can be converted by WMS into TINs or feature objects. ...equired. More efficient ways of converting DEMs to a TIN include using a [[WMS:Creating TINs|bounding polygon]] and interior breakline arcs (i.e. streams

* [[WMS:GIS Tools|GIS Tool Palette]] * [[WMS:Mapping to Feature Objects|Mapping GIS Features to Feature Objects]]

[[File:WMS GSSHA Model Linkage dialog.png|thumb|right|380 px|''GSSHA Model Linkage'' d ...sible by clicking the '''Model Linkage...''' button at the bottom of the [[WMS:GSSHA Job Control|''GSSHA Job Control'' dialog]]. It allows linking the cur

...accessed by selecting a DEM point with the '''Select DEM Points''' [[File:WMS SelectDEMpointsTool.svg|13 px]] tool and choosing the '''Point Attributes'' ...ery tedious and should only be used for small local changes. If desired, [[WMS:Editing DEM Elevations|edit elevations]] using feature arcs if wanting to m

[[Image:WMS Tin Options.png|thumb|400 px|''TIN Options'' dialog]] ...ation of vertices should be done once digitizing vertices are completed. [[WMS:Creating TINs|See creating a TIN from a scanned image]] for more informatio

...he rainfall mass curves to be used by MODRAT. This file will be created by WMS—name it anything appropriate. ...th the ''Detention Basin Calculator'' in WMS, this file will be created by WMS – name it anything appropriate. If having manually created this file in t

...' window provides both information and opportunities to edit properties of WMS entities. ...For example, if selecting a feature polygon representing a basin boundary, WMS will also select the associated basin in the hydrologic tree.

...page is to explain how to obtain a registration code and enable WMS. When WMS is first launched, the following window appears: To get started using WMS, the software must be registered. Register WMS by choosing the '''Register...''' button. The following window will appear

...page is to explain how to obtain a registration code and enable WMS. When WMS is first launched, the following window appears: To get started using WMS, the software must be registered. Register WMS by choosing the '''Register...''' button. The following window will appear

...ious), and DPA zones are all available from the LACDPW. Once the map is in WMS, functions have been created which will overlay the parameter map on the wa ...ype data is present in WMS, compute and assign soil numbers using the '''[[WMS:Importing Shapefiles|Map Attributes]]''' command from the ''MODRAT'' menu.

...point or manually changing the flow direction can also be edited in the [[WMS:DEM Point Attributes|''DEM Point Attributes'']] dialog. * [[WMS:DEM Point Attributes|Point Attributes]]

WMS, beginning in version 9.1, uses ''Hydraulic Toolbox'' to perform the channe ...across a specified arc, as long as the user has elevation data loaded into WMS then turn on cross sections. The image showing channel geometry becomes upd

{{TOC right}}The "GSSHA Storm Drain" coverage in WMS is used to hold feature arcs, nodes, and polygons related to subsurface dra ...in a "GSSHA Storm Drain" coverage. This makes it so pipes drawn inside of WMS do not impact stream elevations in the "GSSHA" coverage.

=The Path of Data from WMS to HY8 in the HY8 Modeling Wizard= The HY8 Modeling Wizard in WMS gathers data to setup an HY8 model. Some data can be changed at multiple l

{{WMS Deprecated Feature}} [[Image:WMS FHWA Storm Drain JC.jpg|thumb|400 px|''FHWA Storm Drain Job Control'' dialo

[[File:WMS DynamicToolsQuick.png|thumb|right|The toolbar for the Terrain Data module.] The toolbar for the WMS [[WMS:Terrain Data Module|Terrain Data module]] has a variety of tools useful for

...in GSSHA requires turning on the ''Contaminant transport'' option in the [[WMS:GSSHA Job Control|''Job Control'' dialog]]. ...e one to be used with the contaminant. This can also be specified in the [[WMS:GSSHA Mapping Tables|''GSSHA Map Table Editor'' dialog]].

...IS data as Feature Objects, and tools for using them are included in the [[WMS:Map Module|Map Module]]. Feature object data can be used by itself to creat ...ese data are often already developed and stored in a GIS, importing from [[WMS:Importing Shapefiles|ARC/INFO® and ArcView®]], or DXF files is easily don

...h''' – One or more input hydrographs can be defined for a reservoir. WMS will combine any input hydrographs with other input hydrographs to the rese * [[WMS:TR-20|TR-20 Overview]]

...ould have been defined using WMS. If the simulation was not defined using WMS, define branch and segment coverages representing the branches and segments ...created when selecting the '''Map→CE-QUAL-W2 Grids''' menu command. WMS reads the solution values from the CE-QUAL-W2 snapshot files and the soluti

...ndaries''' command. The drainage basin boundaries option in the Drainage [[WMS:Display Options|''Display Options'']] dialog is automatically set when defi ...boundaries can be split using the '''Refine Boundaries''' command in the [[WMS:Drainage_Module_Menus#Drainage_TIN_Menu|''TIN'']] menu for the Drainage mod

A flood extent coverage is created from a [[WMS:Delineate Floodplain|flood delineation dataset]] and contains polygons show ...y showing the extent of a floodplain. These coverages can be exported from WMS for reporting or use with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to perform o

...string crosses triangle edges, a prompt will ask if wanting to insert a [[WMS:TIN Breaklines|breakline]]. The breakline is inserted by creating new poin The '''Delete Stream Segments''' command (in the [[WMS:Drainage_Module_Menus#Drainage_TIN_Menu|''TIN'']] menu for the Drainage mod

...been loaded into WMS and can be used when running the WinTR-20 model from WMS. * [[WMS:TR-20|TR-20 Analysis]]