The terminology used in CHPS may be unfamiliar. Bookmark this page for quick reference.

The following resources contain additional information about river forecasting and CHPS.

Take a few minutes to learn more about the training and collaboration resources available.

Note: Some online resources require a login.

Log into the NWS Learning Center and peruse the courses in the Basic Hydrology section.

Some examples of courses include:

• Basic Hydrologic Sciences Course
• Runoff Processes
• Snowmelt Processes

The OWP VLab Wiki contains information on CHPS, user’s manuals and documentation, and other resources.

HEC-RAS is an external model some offices are using the CHPS framework.

The river model acronym list spells out some of the abbreviations used in hydrologic modeling.

Learn more about the SACSMA and API modifiers.

The Deltares Wiki is the host site for Deltares training, documentation, and manuals.

CHPS Manuals and How-To’s and Support Documents are located on the FogBugz page.

The people who make up the CHPS community are an important resource, too!

Try out NWSChat.

Join the discussion! Subscribe to CHPS and hydrology forums on VLab (login required).