NWDTW_2026

In this presentation, students will learn to access, view, analyze, and interpret satellite data for use in hydrologic monitoring. Participants will leave being able to easily access data useful for station planning and monitoring, specifically: (1) access and interpret water extent data (DSWE), (2) access and interpret water surface elevation data (SWOT), and (3) access and interpret remotely sensed water quality data (RSWQ), (4) access and query evapotranspiration data, and (5) view daily high-resolution satellite imagery (PLANET). Example applications include:

- Situational awareness to improve site visit safety and efficiency
- Viewing current conditions to support site visit planning
- Analyzing historical data to put current observations into context when working records
- Providing cooperators with easily accessed data during network planning discussions