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==WMS Modeling Tips for Texas Department of Transportation==
==WMS Modeling Tips for Texas Department of Transportation==
===Coordinate Systems===
===Coordinate Systems===
The state of Texas is divided into several State Plane zones.  Within each zone, there is an additional surface adjustment factor for each county within the zone.  The surface adjustment factors for each county are shown [http://www.xmswiki.com/xms/images/7/7f/SAF.pdf in this pdf file]
The state of Texas is divided into several State Plane zones.  Within each zone, there is an additional surface adjustment factor for each county within the zone.  The surface adjustment factors for each county are shown [https://www.xmswiki.com/images/7/7f/SAF.pdf in this pdf file]


===NSS===
===NSS===
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The TXDOT Regression Equation for watersheds in rural areas is listed in the NSS program as "Peak Rural Statewide 2009 5087".  The equation requires the following parameters:
The TXDOT Regression Equation for watersheds in rural areas is listed in the NSS program as "Peak Rural Statewide 2009 5087".  The equation requires the following parameters:
#''Drainage Area'': Computed by WMS
#''Drainage Area'': Computed by WMS
#''Main Channel Slope'': Computed by WMS, currently needs to be transferred manually from basin data parameters to NSS window.  The parameter computed by WMS that corresponds to the Main Channel Slope required by the regression equation is called "Maximum Flow Slope (MFS)"
#''Main Channel Slope'': Computed by WMS.  The parameter computed by WMS that corresponds to the Main Channel Slope required by the regression equation is called "Maximum Flow Slope (MFS)"
#''Mean Annual Precipitation'': Derived from a map located at the [http://www.tnris.org/get-data?quicktabs_maps_data=1 TNRIS website].  You can also download the shapefiles directly from [http://tg-twdb-gemss.s3.amazonaws.com/d/hydro/tx_precip.zip here].  The shapefiles were developed from a PRISM rainfall grid of mean annual rainfall in the United States.  For WMS applications, the raw PRISM data is preferred over the polygon shapefiles which were derived from this data.  Mean annual rainfall grids cropped to the state of Texas are available below.  The grids contain mean annual precipitation for the hydrologic period of 1981-2010.  The grids have been projected into each of the (5) Texas State Plane zones and can be downloaded directly from the links below.  Rainfall depths have been converted to inches.
#''Mean Annual Precipitation'': There is a list of annual precipitation values for each county in Texas at [http://www.usa.com/rank/texas-state--average-precipitation--county-rank.htm usa.com here]. Other sources may be available.
#* [http://www.xmswiki.com/xms/images/9/97/Meanannual_sp4201.zip Mean Annual Rainfall, State Plane Zone 4201]
#''OmegaEM residual from 2009 5087'': Derived from a map located in [https://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2009/5087/pdf/sir2009-5087.pdf this report].  A link to the report is also contained on the [http://water.usgs.gov/osw/programs/nss/pubs.html#tx USGS Documentation Site for NSS].  The map in this report has been saved as an image file and georeferenced so it can be opened directly in WMS.  A link to the map is located [https://www.xmswiki.com/images/f/f4/OmegaEM.zip here (OmegaEM.zip)].  
#* [http://www.xmswiki.com/xms/images/d/d4/Meanannual_sp4202.zip Mean Annual Rainfall, State Plane Zone 4202]
#*NOTE: The zip archives contain an image file (.png) and a world file and can be opened in WMS using ''File'' | '''Open''' and opening the PNG file
#* [http://www.xmswiki.com/xms/images/c/c7/Meanannual_SP4203.zip Mean Annual Rainfall, State Plane Zone 4203]
 
#* [http://www.xmswiki.com/xms/images/5/5c/Meanannual_sp4204.zip Mean Annual Rainfall, State Plane Zone 4204]
#* [http://www.xmswiki.com/xms/images/1/18/Meanannual_sp4205.zip Mean Annual Rainfall, State Plane Zone 4205] 
#*NOTE: Each zip archive contains an ASCII grid file (.asc) and a projection file (.prj).  You can open the file in WMS by selecting the '''Terrain Data Module''' to make it active, and clicking '''File | Open''' and changing the file type to '''Rainfall Depth Grid (*.*)'''
#''OmegaEM residual from 2009 5087'': Derived from a map located in [http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2009/5087/pdf/sir2009-5087.pdf this report].  A link to the report is also contained on the [http://water.usgs.gov/osw/programs/nss/pubs.html#tx USGS Documentation Site for NSS].  The map in this report has been saved as an image file and georeferenced so it can be opened directly in WMS.  Links to the map in each of the (5) Texas State Plane zones are included below.
#* [http://www.xmswiki.com/xms/images/5/51/OmegaEM_SP4201.zip OmegaEM Residual Map, State Plane Zone 4201]
#* [http://www.xmswiki.com/xms/images/4/4f/OmegaEM_SP4202.zip OmegaEM Residual Map, State Plane Zone 4202]
#* [http://www.xmswiki.com/xms/images/1/1e/OmegaEM_SP4203.zip OmegaEM Residual Map, State Plane Zone 4203]
#* [http://www.xmswiki.com/xms/images/1/1e/OmegaEM_SP4204.zip OmegaEM Residual Map, State Plane Zone 4204]  
#* [http://www.xmswiki.com/xms/images/2/2d/OmegaEM_SP4205.zip OmegaEM Residual Map, State Plane Zone 4205]
#*NOTE: The zip archives contain an image file (.jpg) and a world file (.jpw) and can be opened in WMS using '''File | Open''' and opening the .jpg file
===TR-55===
===TR-55===


The TR-55 method uses a Curve Number to determine watershed losses.  A sample curve number table for use with WMS is located at the [[http://xmswiki.com/xms/WMS:Compute_GIS_Curve_Number#NRCS_Curve_Numbers_.28CN.29|Compute GIS Curve Number]] page in the "NRCS Curve Numbers (CN)" section.  The sample curve number table for vector land use data can also be downloaded [http://www.xmswiki.com/xms/images/4/4a/VectorLuCodes.txt here]The sample curve number table for gridded 2006 NLCD land use data can be downloaded [http://www.xmswiki.com/xms/images/d/d2/NLCD2006LuCodes.txt here].
The TR-55 method uses a Curve Number to determine watershed losses.  A sample curve number table for use with WMS is located at the [[WMS:Compute_GIS_Attributes#NRCS_Curve_Numbers_.28CN.29| Compute GIS Curve Number]] page in the "NRCS Curve Numbers (CN)" section.  The sample curve number table relating various land use types to curve number values for different soil types for vector land use data and/or gridded land use data can also be downloaded from that page.
 
===Exporting Data to Microstation===
 
# Finish building the watershed.
# Turn on the display of any coverages, DEM contours, etc. to export to MicrostationIf desired, trim the DEM to the watershed boundary.
# In the map module, select ''File'' | '''Save As...'''.
# Select "*.dwg" from the ''Save as type'' drop-down box.
# Enter a file name and save the file as a DWG file. Remember the location of the file.
# Go to the location of the file in Windows Explorer and double-click on the file to open the file in Microstation.
 
 
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Latest revision as of 21:40, 15 November 2021

WMS Modeling Tips for Texas Department of Transportation

Coordinate Systems

The state of Texas is divided into several State Plane zones. Within each zone, there is an additional surface adjustment factor for each county within the zone. The surface adjustment factors for each county are shown in this pdf file

NSS

The TXDOT Regression Equation for watersheds in rural areas is listed in the NSS program as "Peak Rural Statewide 2009 5087". The equation requires the following parameters:

  1. Drainage Area: Computed by WMS
  2. Main Channel Slope: Computed by WMS. The parameter computed by WMS that corresponds to the Main Channel Slope required by the regression equation is called "Maximum Flow Slope (MFS)"
  3. Mean Annual Precipitation: There is a list of annual precipitation values for each county in Texas at usa.com here. Other sources may be available.
  4. OmegaEM residual from 2009 5087: Derived from a map located in this report. A link to the report is also contained on the USGS Documentation Site for NSS. The map in this report has been saved as an image file and georeferenced so it can be opened directly in WMS. A link to the map is located here (OmegaEM.zip).
    • NOTE: The zip archives contain an image file (.png) and a world file and can be opened in WMS using File | Open and opening the PNG file

TR-55

The TR-55 method uses a Curve Number to determine watershed losses. A sample curve number table for use with WMS is located at the Compute GIS Curve Number page in the "NRCS Curve Numbers (CN)" section. The sample curve number table relating various land use types to curve number values for different soil types for vector land use data and/or gridded land use data can also be downloaded from that page.

Exporting Data to Microstation

  1. Finish building the watershed.
  2. Turn on the display of any coverages, DEM contours, etc. to export to Microstation. If desired, trim the DEM to the watershed boundary.
  3. In the map module, select File | Save As....
  4. Select "*.dwg" from the Save as type drop-down box.
  5. Enter a file name and save the file as a DWG file. Remember the location of the file.
  6. Go to the location of the file in Windows Explorer and double-click on the file to open the file in Microstation.


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