DES 606 : Watershed Modeling with HEC-HMS Module 0 Theodore G. Cleveland, Ph.D., P.E 29 June 2011

Module 0: Introduction Course Organization –Expectations –How the course is structured Resources –Training Binders –On-line resources specific to this course –References supplied on CD-ROM/FlashDrive

Module 0: Expectations Participants should have had one of the following: –College course in Hydrology Engineering hydrology Physical hydrology (typ. In Geosciences) Forest hydrology (typ. In Natural Resources) –Two years experience in drainage analysis –Professional development course in SWMM, TR-20 or similar tools.

Module 0: Expectations Participants should have ability (even if rusty) to convert US Customary and SI units –Most hydrology in USA is in US customary, but some reports are in SI. –Hydrology uses a lot of empirical methods that are units dependent. –The UTM coordinate system (on maps) is SI, and for our purposes is often easier to use than DMS and great circle calculations for distances.

Module 0: Expectations Participant should have practical computer skills including: General computing: Familiarity with concept of files, directories (folders), search paths. Excel : Able to perform arithmetic on columns, generate graphs, build formulas Internet Browser: Able to find, download, and read public domain documents

Module 0: Expectations Participant should have practical computer skills including: Acrobat Pro : Able to use some Adobe tools. –Map interpretation using the measuring tools in Acrobat Pro is quite useful and will be examined repeatedly. –Alternatives can be discussed as needed HEC-HMS :Able to get the software started –Course assume minimal familiarity with HMS, you should be able to get the program started on your own. –How-to download for your “personal” computer will be demonstrated.

Module 0: Course Structure Day 1 –Overview of HEC-HMS Hydrology review as appropriate. Hands-on use of most components by following examples and exercises in a workshop environment. Some regard to parameter values, but mostly get the feel for different parts of the program.

Module 0: Course Structure Day 2 –Parameterize HEC-HMS models Hydrology review as appropriate. Effort on proper parameter estimation for modeling. Using calibration algorithms

Module 0: Course Structure Day 3 –Added realism in HEC-HMS models Hydrology review as appropriate. Modeling change in a watershed Overview of Geo-HMS Course Assessment (Examination)

Module 0: Modules Course presented in Modules –Lecture –Examples –Exercises (not all modules)

Module 0: Modules Lecture –Presented as PPT slides, copies in course binder, electronic copies in course resources.

Module 0: Modules Examples –Examples are stored as PPT but intent is to do each example live with participants. The example PPT files skip many steps that are covered in the live participation. –Participation is vital in the examples, the instructor will go slowly so each participant can build their own “examples” and not simply import files.

Module 0: Modules Exercises –Simple exercises at the end of many modules to reinforce the learning principles. Quizzes –Some quizzes during the course to reinforce learning principles and prepare for the graded assessment. Assessment –Last module is a formal graded assessment.

Module 0: Resources Software Required –HEC-HMS installed and running. TSD can install on your work computer. –MS Office Suite (or similar Open Office suite). Assumed already installed on your work computer. –Adobe Acrobat Pro Measurement tool not always available in reader, but is part of Acrobat Pro. TSD can install Acrobat Pro on your work computer.

Module 0: Resources Printed Materials –Course Manual Lecture copies Reference excerpts (where appropriate) Exercises Quizzes

Module 0: Resources Digital Materials –Electronic copies of the course manual –Excel files used during the course –HEC-HMS files used in examples –Complete copies of various references Hundreds of pages, print as needed when you start using the software at work.

Module 0: Resources On-line materials –Course Website

Module 0: Example At this point is subsequent modules would direct participants to a different set of files and begin a workshop-type mode. In Module 0 the examples are: –Start and Stop HEC-HMS (proof-of-install) –Start and Stop Adobe Acrobat Pro (proof-of- install) If not available, will adapt during this first workshop –Start and Stop of MS Excel

Module 0: Summary Introduction to the course Overview of resources available Example 0 Workshop to Verify: –HEC-HMS installed and running on training computers –Adobe Acrobat Pro installed and running on training computers –MS Excel installed and running on training computers –USB Drives assessable from training computers