This Workshop assumes a familiarity with CDEC (http://cdec.water.ca.gov/) (The California Data Exchange Center), its website, and its data. 

CDEC (http://cdec.water.ca.gov/), The California Data Exchange Center, is a database for California water resources data.

Import data from CDEC use

  1. Open DssVue
  2. Open the DSS File to import the data into
  3. To begin import select Data Entry > Import > CDEC (Web)
    1. Choose a couple of sites and import them using the screenshot below as a guide
      1. Note all of the information can be found via the " DCEC station search" or under the " station Meta data" found here Station Meta Data Lookup (ca.gov)
    2. Enter the 3 letter station ID
      1. Important: For the CDEC Station ID make sure to use ALL CAPS  
    3. Fill in Part A as your naming convention requires
      1. Part B will auto fill with the 3-letter station identifier
    4. Enter the sensor number of the data you wish to use under "sensor number"
      1. Part C will auto fill with the corresponding name of the sensor data
    5. Use the pull down to enter duration for the station sensor
    6. The F part will auto fill with CDEC
    7. Ensure the "Get Data" box to the left of your station is checked
    8. Select the Get Data button to retrieve the data
      1. If filled out correctly, you will see a download message displaying the number of data sets retrieved. 
    9. It will show up in your DSSVue window.  
    10. Save your DSSVue File to save the data to that DSS file

  4. You can also save the site list using File > Save for future use.
    1. Select File > Save to save out your list of CDEC stations, Sensor Numbers, and Duration Codes.




  5. *Bonus: Additional ways to discover the needed information
    1. In order to determine which sites are available take a look at the CDEC website (http://cdec.water.ca.gov/) you should find a way to search for locations either by searching names or my browsing the map. See if you can figure out how to navigate the website to determine which Sensor Types and Durations codes to use for any site you choose.
    2. Be sure you are using an appropriate start and end date for the site you choose.
    3. To view Sensor numbers associated in the plugin Select: Options > Station Definitions…