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U.S. Geological Survey continuous monitoring workshop—Workshop summary report

Open-File Report 2018-1059
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20181059

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Executive Summary

The collection of high-frequency (in other words, “continuous”) water data has been made easier over the years because of advances in technologies to measure, transmit, store, and query large, temporally dense datasets. Commercially available, in-situ sensors and data-collection platforms—together with new techniques for data analysis—provide an opportunity to monitor water quantity and quality at time scales during which meaningful changes occur. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Continuous Monitoring Workshop was held to build stronger collaboration within the Water Mission Area on the collection, interpretation, and application of continuous monitoring data; share technical approaches for the collection and management of continuous data that improves consistency and efficiency across the USGS; and explore techniques and tools for the interpretation of continuous monitoring data, which increases the value to cooperators and the public. The workshop was organized into three major themes: Collecting Continuous Data, Understanding and Using Continuous Data, and Observing and Delivering Continuous Data in the Future. Presentations each day covered a variety of related topics, with a special session at the end of each day designed to bring discussion and problem solving to the forefront.

The workshop brought together more than 70 USGS scientists and managers from across the Water Mission Area and Water Science Centers. Tools to manage, assure, control quality, and explore large streams of continuous water data are being developed by the USGS and other organizations and will be critical to making full use of these high-frequency data for research and monitoring. Disseminating continuous monitoring data and findings relevant to critical cooperator and societal issues is central to advancing the USGS networks and mission. Several important outcomes emerged from the presentations and breakout sessions.

Suggested Citation

Sullivan, D.J., Joiner, J.K., Caslow, K.A., Landers, M.N., Pellerin, B.A., Rasmussen, P.P., and Sheets, R.A., 2018, U.S. Geological Survey continuous monitoring workshop—Workshop summary report: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2018–1059, 29 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20181059.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Table of Contents

  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Needs and Recommendations
  • Acknowledgments
  • References Cited
  • Appendix 1. List Participants
  • Appendix 2. Agenda
  • Appendix 3. Guidance Documents Pertinent to Continuous Monitoring
  • Appendix 4. Policy Memos Pertinent to Continuous Monitoring
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title U.S. Geological Survey continuous monitoring workshop—Workshop summary report
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2018-1059
DOI 10.3133/ofr20181059
Year Published 2018
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Wisconsin Water Science Center
Description iv, 29 p.
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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