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The Map module provides a suite of tools for defining watershed data in a GIS and then using the information to directly create and manage hydrologic and hydraulic models, or as a support utility for data development with either TINs or DEMs. Results of watershed and floodplain delineations can also be saved in the map module and converted to GIS data layers for export.
[[File:MapModuleExample.png|thumb|250 px|Examples of arcs drawn over DEM data in the Map module]]
The '''Map''' [[File:Map Module Icon.svg|16px]] module provides a [[WMS:Map Tools|suite of tools]] for defining watershed data using [[WMS:Feature Objects|feature objects]]: points, arcs, and polygons. It is accessed by clicking the [[File:Map Module Icon.svg|16px]] icon on the [[WMS:Modules|Module toolbar]]. These feature objects are grouped onto [[WMS:Coverages|coverages]], similar to a layer or level in a CAD drawing. Each coverage represents a particular set of information. For example, one coverage could be used to define drainage boundaries, and another coverage could be used to define [[WMS:Land Use Coverage|land use]] and [[WMS:Soil Type Coverage|soil zones]].  


Land Use and Soil type layers can be created using feature objects in the Map module and then used to compute curve numbers or map other important modeling parameters. Other layers are also used for computing time of concentration or lag time, cutting cross sections, mapping NFF regions, mapping rainfall and other parameters for the LA County modified rational (MODRAT) model, and streams for 2D analysis using GSSHA.
Land use and soil zones can be used to compute curve numbers or map other important modeling parameters for hydrologic analysis. Other examples of coverage usage include:
*Computing [[WMS:Lag Time and Time of Concentration|time of concentration or lag time]]
*Defining [[WMS:1D-HYD Cross Section Coverage Type|cross sections]]
*Mapping [[WMS:NSS Region Coverage|NSS regions]]
*Mapping rainfall and other parameters for the [[WMS:MODRAT|LA County modified rational (MODRAT) model]]
*Streams for 2D analysis using [[WMS:GSSHA|GSSHA]]


A rough boundary and stream network can also be used to generate a TIN or two-dimensional finite difference grid that conforms precisely to streams and other important hydrologic features. Feature objects can also be used to create polygonal boundaries of soil type or land use to aid in the computation of curve numbers for hydrologic analysis.
The Map module uses the information to directly create and manage hydrologic and hydraulic models. The [[WMS:Map Tools|map tools]] can also be used as a support utility for data development with either [[WMS:TIN Guidelines|TINs]] or [[WMS:DEM Guidelines|DEMs]]. Results of watershed and floodplain delineations can be saved in the map module and converted to GIS data layers for export.  


Images can be used to provide a background display of a region, or draped over a TIN or grid as a texture map. They can be imported from TIFF files or created from within WMS by capturing the screen.
Background maps from the [[WMS:GIS Module|GIS]] and [[WMS:Terrain Data Module|Terrain Data modules]] can be used as guides for digitizing feature objects in the Map madule. A rough boundary and stream network can also be used to generate a TIN or two-dimensional finite difference grid that conforms precisely to streams and other important hydrologic features.  
 
Within the Map module there are several other tools which can be helpful in either setting up models or presentation of results to a client. Tools for reading and writing of CAD files, and text annotation are part of this module.


The Map module is included with all [http://www.aquaveo.com/software/wms-pricing editions] of WMS. [[Category:Link to Store]]


==Related Topics==
==Related Topics==
* [[WMS:Drawing Objects|Drawing Objects]]
* [[WMS:Map Tools|Map Tools]]
* [[WMS:Feature Objects Menu|Feature Objects Menu]]
* [[WMS:Feature Objects|Feature Objects]]
* [[WMS:Feature Objects|Feature Objects]]
* [[WMS:Images|Images]]
* [[WMS:CAD Data|CAD Data]]
* [[WMS:CAD Data|CAD Data]]
* [[WMS:Where Can I Get Data?|Data Acquisition]]
* [[WMS:Where Can I Get Data?|Data Acquisition]]
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Latest revision as of 22:09, 18 December 2019

Examples of arcs drawn over DEM data in the Map module

The Map Map Module Icon.svg module provides a suite of tools for defining watershed data using feature objects: points, arcs, and polygons. It is accessed by clicking the Map Module Icon.svg icon on the Module toolbar. These feature objects are grouped onto coverages, similar to a layer or level in a CAD drawing. Each coverage represents a particular set of information. For example, one coverage could be used to define drainage boundaries, and another coverage could be used to define land use and soil zones.

Land use and soil zones can be used to compute curve numbers or map other important modeling parameters for hydrologic analysis. Other examples of coverage usage include:

The Map module uses the information to directly create and manage hydrologic and hydraulic models. The map tools can also be used as a support utility for data development with either TINs or DEMs. Results of watershed and floodplain delineations can be saved in the map module and converted to GIS data layers for export.

Background maps from the GIS and Terrain Data modules can be used as guides for digitizing feature objects in the Map madule. A rough boundary and stream network can also be used to generate a TIN or two-dimensional finite difference grid that conforms precisely to streams and other important hydrologic features.

The Map module is included with all editions of WMS.

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