SPARROW Surface-Water
Quality Modeling
QW2438
October 24-27,
2006
Agenda
SPARROW Concepts and Modeling Techniques (days 1 and 2)
Modeling objectives
Time and space scales of the model
Comparisons with other models
Model Infrastructure: stream network topology, data requirements
Monitoring station load estimation: concepts, computer programs, and
guidance on station and record selection
Model specification: sources, landscape variables and functions, and
stream and reservoir transport functions
Nonlinear parameter estimation: methods, measures of model fit, evaluation
and interpretation of parameters
Model predictions and uncertainty
analysis
The SPARROW User00 Guide: Estimation and Use of SPARROW Models
(days 2 and 3)
Model input/output data and directory structure
Introduction to the modeling software using the Statistical Analysis System (SAS)
Use of the SPARROW control file for estimation and prediction
Executive and evaluation of example model specifications
Model output components for estimation and prediction
Developing GIS datasets to map model output
Trouble-shooting the models: common execution errors, calibration testing,
identification of load outliers with residual analysis, prediction testing
Forecasting and simulation
with the model
SPARROW Estimation and Prediction Exercise (days 3 and 4)
Hands-on estimation of an example SPARROW model
Modifying the variables
Modifying the process specifications
Retrieving and evaluating the results
Class Announcement
To US Geological Survey
Employees
From US Geological Survey
Office of Employee Development (OED)
National
Training Center (NTC)
Subject Training Opportunity
Course SPARROW Surface-Water Quality Modeling
Title
Course QW2438
Number
Class October 24-27, 2006
Dates
This class will begin on Tuesday, October 24th
at 8:00 am and adjourn on Friday, October 27th
at 12:00 noon
Registration September 1, 2006
Deadline September 22, 2006
Date
Class US Geological Survey
Location OED-NTC
Denver, CO
Course Richard Alexander
Coordinator
