Opportunities for Development of a Global Water Information SystemDavid R. Maidment, University of Texas at Austin

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Opportunities for Development of a Global Water Information SystemDavid R. Maidment, University of Texas at Austin

Definition of an Information System

Functions Required

Data Required

Time, Space and Variables

Climate Data

Available Climate Grids

Water Data

Terrain, Streams, Basins

Soils

GH-Soilwater:

PPT Slide

Land Use and Land Cover

GH - Loads: Pollution Loading Module

GH - Loads: Pollution Loading Module

Other Data Sources

Digital Atlas of the World Water Balance, Version 1.0

Dissemination of Information

Conclusions

Email: maidment@mail.utexas.edu

Home Page: http://www.ce.utexas.edu/prof/maidment

Other information:
Presentation made at FAO Technical Consultation, Rome, Italy, December 15, 1997

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