Towards progressive geospatial information processing on web systems: a case study for watershed analysis in Iowa

Shahid, Muneeb; Sermet, Yusuf; Mount, Jerry; Demir, İbrahim

doi:10.1007/s12145-023-00993-x

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“…Improvements in the platform's interface and usability will be pursued with the goal of fostering a more intuitive and efficient user experience. By refining the user interface and developing comprehensive documentation and tutorials, the project aims to lower the barrier to entry for new users and enhance the overall usability of the platform (Shahid et al, 2023). Strengthening feedback mechanisms will further ensure that user issues and suggestions are promptly addressed, driving continuous improvement in platform design and functionality.…”

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River Morphology Information System: A Web Cyberinfrastructure for Advancing River Morphology Research

Sermet,

Liang,

Dey

et al. 2024

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The study and management of river systems are increasingly challenged by the complexity and volume of data required to understand and predict river morphology changes. The River Morphology Information System (RIMORPHIS) is introduced as a transformative solution to these challenges, serving as an open-access web-based cyberinfrastructure designed to enable advanced research in river morphology dynamics and support integrated, multidisciplinary analysis of riverine environments. Built upon the robust framework of the National Hydrography Dataset Plus High Resolution, RIMORPHIS integrates publicly available bathymetry data and third-party resources, offering a comprehensive and cohesive database architecture for real-time use and analysis. This platform is structured around a PostgreSQL database with PostGIS extension, providing tools for Geospatial visualization using Deck.GL, data analytics with Python-based geospatial processing, and the integration of eHydro Cross Section Surveys via API. This paper presents the development and functionalities of RIMORPHIS, highlighting its unique contributions to the field of hydrological information systems, with a specific focus on river morphology. By providing on-demand access to relevant datasets, coupled with tools for data analytics and geospatial visualization, RIMORPHIS addresses critical gaps in data accessibility, interoperability, and the integration of disparate data sources. Our contribution extends beyond the technical implementation, aiming to foster a self-sustained community platform that encourages collaboration among researchers, educators, and practitioners. Through this initiative, RIMORPHIS not only enhances our understanding of river systems but also supports informed decision-making in river basin management.

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River Morphology Information System: A Web Cyberinfrastructure for Advancing River Morphology Research

Sermet,

Liang,

Dey

et al. 2024

Preprint

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“…Scientists are using increasingly sophisticated technologies in geomorphological studies to detect and quantify evolving human-induced changes in landforms such as acceleration of soil erosion over landscapes, reduced transport rates due to construction of large hydraulic structures in rivers, and creation of artificial grounds through earth material extraction and deposition. These emerging technologies span from traditional field techniques and conventional data collection to the use of remote sensing (Li and Demir, 2023) supported by geographical information systems, and computer-aided techniques for geostatistical analyses (Shahid et al, 2023) and dynamic modeling.…”

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Engaging the Earth Science and Engineering Communities in Developing a River Morphology Information System (RIMORPHIS)

Cox¹,

Muste²,

Merwade³

et al. 2023

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River morphology data are critical for understanding and studying river processes and for managing rivers for multiple socio-economic uses. While such data have been acquired extensively over time, several issues hinder their use for river morphology studies such as data accessibility, variety of data formats, lack of data models for data storage, and lack of processing tools to assemble the data in products readily usable for research, management, and education. A multi-university research team has prototyped a web-based river morphology information system (RIMORPHIS) for hosting and creating new information and data processing tools to be shared with the broader earth science communities. The RIMORPHIS design principles include: (i) broad access via a publicly and freely available platform-independent system; (ii) flexibility in handling existing and future data types; (iii) user-friendly and interactive interfaces; and (iv) interoperability and scalability to ensure platform sustainability. Development of such an ambitious community resource is only possible by continuously engaging stakeholders from the inception of the project. This paper highlights the research team’s strategy and activities to connect and engage with river morphology data producers and potential users from academia, research, and practice. The paper also details outcomes of stakeholder engagement and illustrates how these interactions are positively shaping RIMORPHIS development.

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HydroRTC: A web-based data transfer and communication library for collaborative data processing and sharing in the hydrological domain

Erazo Ramirez,

Sermet,

Shahid

et al. 2024

Environmental Modelling & Software

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Towards progressive geospatial information processing on web systems: a case study for watershed analysis in Iowa

Cited by 4 publications

References 57 publications

River Morphology Information System: A Web Cyberinfrastructure for Advancing River Morphology Research

River Morphology Information System: A Web Cyberinfrastructure for Advancing River Morphology Research

Engaging the Earth Science and Engineering Communities in Developing a River Morphology Information System (RIMORPHIS)

HydroRTC: A web-based data transfer and communication library for collaborative data processing and sharing in the hydrological domain

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