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MODTOOLS: Computer Programs for Translating Ground-Water Model Data Into a Geographic Information System
 Entry ID: USGS_MODTOOLS

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Summary
Abstract: MODTOOLS is a set of computer programs for translating data of the ground-water
model, MODFLOW, and the particle-tracker, MODPATH, into a Geographic
Information System (GIS). MODTOOLS translates data into a GIS software called
ARC/INFO. MODFLOW is the recognized name for the U.S. Geological Survey Modular
Three-Dimensional Finite-Difference Ground-Water Model. MODTOOLS uses the data
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Service Citation
Originators: U.S. Geological Survey
Title: MODTOOLS: Computer Programs for Translating Ground-Water Model Data Into a Geographic Information System
Provider: U.S. Geological Survey
Edition: 6.0
URL: http://or.water.usgs.gov/projs_dir/modtools/modtools.html
Service Keywords
DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >TRANSFORMATION/CONVERSION Parameter Definition
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS >DESKTOP GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >GROUND WATER >AQUIFERS Parameter Definition
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >GROUND WATER >GROUND WATER DISCHARGE/FLOW Parameter Definition
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >GROUND WATER >WATER TABLE Parameter Definition
ISO Topic Category
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
Access Constraints MODTOOLS is written in standard Fortran 77 and, generally, easily installed.
MODTOOLS requires the use of ARC/INFO software to run a set of AML programs to
create GIS output.
Ancillary Keywords
GIS
Geographic Information Systems
Ground Water
Hydrology

Service Provider
DOI/USGS/WRD/SW/GW > Ground Water, Software, Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://water.usgs.gov/software/ground_water.html

Service Provider Personnel
Name: WATER WEBSERVER TEAM - USGS
Phone: 703-648-4000;1-800-426-9000
Email: h2oteam at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
USGS National Center
Water Resources Division
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
City: Reston
Province or State: VA
Postal Code: 20192-0002
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: No fees
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
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Publications/References
Harbaugh, A.W., 1990, A simple contouring program for gridded data:
U.S.Geological Survey Open-File Report 90­144, 37 p.
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2006-06-05
SERF Last Revision Date: 2006-06-08
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