U.S. Geological Survey

usgs-hydro-climatic-data-network-hcdn-a-usgs-streamflow-data-set-for-the-u-s-for-the-study-of-clima

Hydro-Climatic Data Network (HCDN) -- A USGS Streamflow Data Set for the U.S. for the Study of Climate Fluctuations

A streamflow data set, which is specifically suitable for the study of surface-water conditions throughout the United States under fluctuations in the prevailing climatic conditions, has been developed. This data set, called the Hydro-Climatic Data Network, or HCDN, consists of streamflow records for 1,659 sites throughout United States and its Territories.

http://water.usgs.gov/pubs/wri/wri934076/1st_page.html

The spatial range for this dataset is 24.0° to 50.0° latitude, and -125.0° to -66.0° longitude. map (center)

Also known as :

• identifier b57645f8-ed31-49cc-81ac-3151ec4e11bb (datagov lexicon)
• dataset hydro-climatic-data-network-hcdn-a-usgs-streamflow-data-set-for-the-u-s-for-the-study-of-clima (datagov lexicon)