Journal article
River Morphology Information System: A Web Cyberinfrastructure for Advancing River Morphology Research
Environmental modelling & software : with environment data news, Vol.183, 106222
01/2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2024.106222
Abstract
The study of river systems is challenged by the complexity and volume of data required to understand and predict river morphology changes. The River Morphology Information System (RIMORPHIS) addresses these challenges with an open-access web-based cyberinfrastructure for advanced river morphology research. Built on the National Hydrography Dataset Plus High Resolution, RIMORPHIS integrates publicly available bathymetry data and third-party resources into a cohesive database architecture for real-time use and analysis. The platform, structured around a PostgreSQL database with PostGIS extension, offers tools for geospatial visualization using Deck.GL, data analytics with Python-based geospatial processing, and eHydro Cross Section Surveys integration via API. By providing on-demand access to relevant datasets and tools for data analytics and geospatial visualization, RIMORPHIS enhances data accessibility and interoperability, supporting informed decision-making in river basin management. This paper presents the development and functionalities of RIMORPHIS and its contributions to hydrological information systems as a self-sustained community platform.
•RIMORPHIS: open-access web platform for river morphology research and management.•Integrates bathymetry data and third-party resources for cohesive data architecture.•Utilizes PostgreSQL with PostGIS for geospatial visualization and Python-based analytics.•Supports on-demand data access, analysis, and visualization for informed decision-making.•Enhances data accessibility and interoperability in hydrological information systems.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- River Morphology Information System: A Web Cyberinfrastructure for Advancing River Morphology Research
- Creators
- Yusuf Sermet - University of IowaChung-Yuan Liang - Purdue University West LafayetteSayan Dey - Saint Louis UniversityMarian Muste - University of IowaVenkatesh Merwade - Purdue University West LafayetteAmanda L. Cox - Saint Louis UniversityJ. Toby Minear - Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental SciencesIbrahim Demir - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Environmental modelling & software : with environment data news, Vol.183, 106222
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.envsoft.2024.106222
- ISSN
- 1364-8152
- eISSN
- 1873-6726
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/2025
- Academic Unit
- Electrical and Computer Engineering; Civil and Environmental Engineering; IIHR--Hydroscience and Engineering; Injury Prevention Research Center; Geographical and Sustainability Sciences; Mechanical Engineering
- Record Identifier
- 9984719272702771
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