Distance Learning Course
The Distance Learning Course “Interoperable Data Exchange in Hydrology”
There are four modules and 13 lessons to the course:
Module 1 - Hydrological Data and their Exchange
- Lesson 1.1: Compelling reasons for hydrological data collection, use and reuse
- Lesson 1.2: Benefits of hydrological data exchange
- Lesson 1.3: WMO role in hydrological data exchange and use
Module 2 - Role of Data Providers in Hydrological Data Exchange
- Lesson 2.1: Data collection stage
- Lesson 2.2: Different solutions/architectures for data storage
- Lesson 2.3: Metadata
- Lesson 2.4: Data publication and formats
- Lesson 2.5: Web services
Module 3 - Hydrological Data Users, Data Interoperability and Brokering Approach
- Lesson 3.1: Different hydrological data users, their needs and tools/applications
- Lesson 3.2: Data interoperability and its different layers
- Lesson 3.3: Brokering approach and the role of WHOS
Module 4 - WHOS: Architecture, Functionalities and Implementation
- Lesson 4.1: WHOS architecture and functionalities
- Lesson 4.2: WHOS participants and implementation processes
The high-level objectives for the course are:
- Recognize the benefits of hydrological data exchange,
- Describe the roles of data providers and users in data exchange,
- Explain the basics of data interoperability and brokering approach,
- Describe the WHOS architecture, functionalities and implementation processes.