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Screen capture of ModelMuse with the words "First, you select "Object|Edit|Select Obectsfor Editing or Deletion.." ModelMuse: Deleting Multiple Objects and Data Sets
ModelMuse: Deleting Multiple Objects and Data Sets
ModelMuse: Deleting Multiple Objects and Data Sets

This video describes how to delete multiple objects and data sets in ModelMuse.

This video describes how to delete multiple objects and data sets in ModelMuse.

Screen capture of ModelMuse with the words "Note that the symbol for the vertex is now a diamond insead of a square." ModelMuse: Associating Values with Vertices
ModelMuse: Associating Values with Vertices
ModelMuse: Associating Values with Vertices

This video describes how to attach values to individual vertices in an object and use them to assign values to data sets.

This video describes how to attach values to individual vertices in an object and use them to assign values to data sets.

Screen capture of ModelMuse with the words "and then click on the top , front , or side views of the model." ModelMuse: Creating Objects
ModelMuse: Creating Objects
ModelMuse: Creating Objects

This video tutorial describes how to create objects with the ModelMuse software.

This video tutorial describes how to create objects with the ModelMuse software.

Screen capture of ModelMuse with the words "If you wish, you can specify the grid angle rather than having ModelMuse pick..." ModelMuse: Grid Tip 4
ModelMuse: Grid Tip 4
ModelMuse: Grid Tip 4

This video describes how to create a grid using one or more polygons to outline the model area.

This video describes how to create a grid using one or more polygons to outline the model area.

Screen capture of ModelMuse with the words "To subdivide grid cells, click the subdivide button, drag with the mouse, ..." ModelMuse: Editing the Grid
ModelMuse: Editing the Grid
ModelMuse: Editing the Grid

This video describes how you can edit the grid for a groundwater model in ModelMuse.

This video describes how you can edit the grid for a groundwater model in ModelMuse.

Screen capture of ModelMuse with the words "Did you know that you can set the properties of several layer groups at one time? ModelMuse: Editing Multiple Layer Groups
ModelMuse: Editing Multiple Layer Groups
ModelMuse: Editing Multiple Layer Groups

This video describes how to edit multiple layer groups simultaneously in ModelMuse.

This video describes how to edit multiple layer groups simultaneously in ModelMuse.

Screen capture of ModelMuse with the words "specify the number of columns, rows, and layers in the initial grid dialog box." ModelMuse: Grid Tip 1
ModelMuse: Grid Tip 1
ModelMuse: Grid Tip 1

This video describes how to create a model grid in ModelMuse using the "Initial Grid" dialog box.

This video describes how to create a model grid in ModelMuse using the "Initial Grid" dialog box.

Screen capture of ModelMuse with the words "Then decide how many rows and columns into which you wish to subdivide each ..." ModelMuse: Grid Tip 2
ModelMuse: Grid Tip 2
ModelMuse: Grid Tip 2

This video describes a tip on how to create a grid in ModelMuse by drawing the grid.

This video describes a tip on how to create a grid in ModelMuse by drawing the grid.

Screen capture of ModelMuse with the words "I click OK and my grid is complete." ModelMuse: Grid Tip 3
ModelMuse: Grid Tip 3
ModelMuse: Grid Tip 3

This training video shows a tip on how to create a grid in ModelMuse numerically. 

This training video shows a tip on how to create a grid in ModelMuse numerically. 

Screenshot of opening scene of video Public Webinar — OGC API-Features
Public Webinar — OGC API-Features
Public Webinar — OGC API-Features

00:00 Opening Remarks

06:50 Water Data APIs Introduction

08:50 Why USGS APIs?

12:33 What is OGC API?

21:00 Live Demo

30:18 Live Q&A

In this 1-hour recorded webinar, you'll hear

00:00 Opening Remarks

06:50 Water Data APIs Introduction

08:50 Why USGS APIs?

12:33 What is OGC API?

21:00 Live Demo

30:18 Live Q&A

In this 1-hour recorded webinar, you'll hear

Screen capture of ModelMuse with the caption "We will use this model to import boundary conditions from a Shapefile." ModelMuse: Importing Data
ModelMuse: Importing Data
ModelMuse: Importing Data

This video describes how data can be imported into ModelMuse from Shapefiles and text files.

This video describes how data can be imported into ModelMuse from Shapefiles and text files.

Screen capture of ModelMuse with the words "This video will give a brief example of how to use MODPATH with ModelMuse." ModelMuse: Using MODPATH
ModelMuse: Using MODPATH
ModelMuse: Using MODPATH

This video describes how to use MODPATH with the USGS groundwater modeling software ModelMuse.

This video describes how to use MODPATH with the USGS groundwater modeling software ModelMuse.

Screen capture of ModelMuse with the words "This video will give a short demo of how to use ZONEBUDGET with ModelMuse." ModelMuse: Using ZONEBUDGET
ModelMuse: Using ZONEBUDGET
ModelMuse: Using ZONEBUDGET

This video describes how to use ZONEBUDGET with the USGS groundwater modeling GUI ModelMuse.

This video describes how to use ZONEBUDGET with the USGS groundwater modeling GUI ModelMuse.

Screen capture of ModelMuse with the words "The prototype shows what type of arguments the function expects to receive." ModelMuse: How to use the Formula Editor
ModelMuse: How to use the Formula Editor
ModelMuse: How to use the Formula Editor

This training video shows how to use the Formula Editor in the ModelMuse software.

This training video shows how to use the Formula Editor in the ModelMuse software.

USGS symbol and title text on image of coastal forest landscape and bay Nitrogen in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: A Century of Change
Nitrogen in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: A Century of Change
Nitrogen in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: A Century of Change

Narrated presentation that provides a unique, long-term perspective (1950-2050) of the major drivers of nitrogen change up to the present, and forecasts how they may affect nitrogen into the future for the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Information is based off of U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1486.

Narrated presentation that provides a unique, long-term perspective (1950-2050) of the major drivers of nitrogen change up to the present, and forecasts how they may affect nitrogen into the future for the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Information is based off of U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1486.

USGS symbol and title text on image of coastal forest landscape and bay Nitrogen in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: A Century of Change (AD)
Nitrogen in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: A Century of Change (AD)
Nitrogen in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: A Century of Change (AD)

Narrated presentation that provides a unique, long-term perspective (1950-2050) of the major drivers of nitrogen change up to the present, and forecasts how they may affect nitrogen into the future for the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Information is based off of U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1486.

Narrated presentation that provides a unique, long-term perspective (1950-2050) of the major drivers of nitrogen change up to the present, and forecasts how they may affect nitrogen into the future for the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Information is based off of U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1486.

The image shows ModelMuse and the words "It is easier to explain why if I show the Grid and Mesh Value dialog box." Introduction to ModelMuse
Introduction to ModelMuse
Introduction to ModelMuse

A short video giving a brief description of how to use the USGS groundwater modeling GUI ModelMuse.

A short video giving a brief description of how to use the USGS groundwater modeling GUI ModelMuse.

Screen capture of ModelMuse with the words "you can have zero, one, or two third-dimension formulas." ModelMuse: Z-Formulas
ModelMuse: Z-Formulas
ModelMuse: Z-Formulas

This video describes how to use Z-Formulas to restrict the location of data in groundwater models using the USGS software ModelMuse.

This video describes how to use Z-Formulas to restrict the location of data in groundwater models using the USGS software ModelMuse.

Video screenshot intro slide Public Webinar — SensorThings API
Public Webinar — SensorThings API
Public Webinar — SensorThings API
  • 00:00 Opening Remarks
  • 04:15 Water Data APIs Introduction
  • 06:49 Why USGS APIs?
  • 11:32 What is SensorThings?
  • 14:15 Components of SensorThings Data Model
  • 25:25 Live Demo
  • 37:23 Live Q&A

We had an amazing turnout for our public webinar on Monday, January 31st, 2022 – 337 total attendees!

  • 00:00 Opening Remarks
  • 04:15 Water Data APIs Introduction
  • 06:49 Why USGS APIs?
  • 11:32 What is SensorThings?
  • 14:15 Components of SensorThings Data Model
  • 25:25 Live Demo
  • 37:23 Live Q&A

We had an amazing turnout for our public webinar on Monday, January 31st, 2022 – 337 total attendees!

Screen capture of ModelMuse with the words "click the 'Insert vertex' button and then click where you want the new vertex..." ModelMuse: Edit Object Geometry
ModelMuse: Edit Object Geometry
ModelMuse: Edit Object Geometry

This video describes how to change the geometry of objects in ModelMuse by moving, adding, or deleting vertices.

This video describes how to change the geometry of objects in ModelMuse by moving, adding, or deleting vertices.

Screenshot of an animation showing changing hydrologic conditions at USGS gage locations from October to December 2021 U.S. River Conditions, October to December 2021
U.S. River Conditions, October to December 2021
U.S. River Conditions, October to December 2021

This is an animation showing the changing conditions of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.

This is an animation showing the changing conditions of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.