Summary

Abstract: The Object User Interface (OUI) is a map-based framework for models and modeling data. It provides a common interface for running models, as well as acquiring, browsing, organizing, displaying, and selecting spatial and temporal data. As environmental-resource modeling has evolved, data availability and requirements, as well as the increased sophistication of algorithms that simulate the physical processes, have resulted in much more complex model setups. Organization of modeling projects can influence the success of these projects as much as any other factor. In addition, the necessity of effective and timely communication of simulation results has a great impact on the success of modeling projects. OUI was developed by the U.S. Geological Survey as a tool for addressing these issues. [Summary provided by the U.S. Geological Survey.]

Related URL

Link: GET SERVICE > GET SOFTWARE PACKAGE Description: Download the Object User Interface (OUI) software. Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION > USER'S GUIDE Description: User manual for the Object User Interface (OUI).

Service Citation

Title: Object User Interface (OUI): An Environmental Resource Modeling Framework Release_Date: 2011-04-18 Provider: U.S. Geological Survey Edition: 2.0.1 URL: http://wwwbrr.cr.usgs.gov/projects/SW_MoWS/OUI.html

Service Keywords

DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS   [Definition]

Science Keywords

AGRICULTURE >AGRICULTURAL AQUATIC SCIENCES   [Definition]

AGRICULTURE >AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS   [Definition]

AGRICULTURE >AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING   [Definition]

AGRICULTURE >AGRICULTURAL PLANT SCIENCE   [Definition]

AGRICULTURE >ANIMAL COMMODITIES   [Definition]

AGRICULTURE >ANIMAL SCIENCE   [Definition]

AGRICULTURE >FEED PRODUCTS   [Definition]

AGRICULTURE >FOOD SCIENCE   [Definition]

AGRICULTURE >FOREST SCIENCE   [Definition]

AGRICULTURE >PLANT COMMODITIES   [Definition]

AGRICULTURE >SOILS   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >VEGETATION   [Definition]

CRYOSPHERE >SEA ICE   [Definition]

CRYOSPHERE >SNOW/ICE   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >SOCIAL BEHAVIOR   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >BOUNDARIES   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >ECONOMIC RESOURCES   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >PUBLIC HEALTH   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >INFRASTRUCTURE   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE/MANAGEMENT >LAND MANAGEMENT >LAND USE/LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >NATURAL HAZARDS   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >POPULATION   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >GROUND WATER   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SNOW/ICE   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >WATER QUALITY/WATER CHEMISTRY   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >EROSION/SEDIMENTATION   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >GEOMORPHOLOGY   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >LAND TEMPERATURE   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >LAND USE/LAND COVER   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >LANDSCAPE   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >SOILS   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >SURFACE RADIATIVE PROPERTIES   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >GEOCHEMISTRY   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >GRAVITY/GRAVITATIONAL FIELD   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >GEOMAGNETISM   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >GEOMORPHIC LANDFORMS/PROCESSES   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >GEOTHERMAL DYNAMICS   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >EARTH GASES/LIQUIDS   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >ROCKS/MINERALS/CRYSTALS   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >EARTHQUAKES   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS   [Definition]

SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >VOLCANIC ACTIVITY   [Definition]

CRYOSPHERE >FROZEN GROUND   [Definition]

LAND SURFACE >FROZEN GROUND   [Definition]

CRYOSPHERE >GLACIERS/ICE SHEETS   [Definition]

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >GLACIERS/ICE SHEETS   [Definition]

HUMAN DIMENSIONS >HABITAT CONVERSION/FRAGMENTATION   [Definition]

BIOSPHERE >AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS   [Definition]

ISO Topic Category

FARMING BIOTA BOUNDARIES CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE ECONOMY ELEVATION ENVIRONMENT GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION HEALTH IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER INLAND WATERS OCEANS PLANNING CADASTRE SOCIETY STRUCTURE TRANSPORTATION UTILITIES/COMMUNICATIONS

Use Constraints

Information and software is provided here with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be correct or complete and conclusions drawn from such information are the sole responsibility of the user. Any use of trade, product, or firm names in this publication is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. For further information, please see the standard USGS Disclaimer at http://www.usgs.gov/laws/disclaimer.html.

Keywords

Models

Modeling

Environmental Modeling

Maps

Service Provider

Branch of Regional Research, Central Region, Geology Division, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior Service Provider Personnel Name: SCOTT MCFARLANE Email: simcfarl at usgs.gov Contact Address: U.S. Geological Survey Box 25046 Denver Fed. Ctr. City: Denver Province or State: CO Postal Code: 80225 Country: USA

Distribution Media

Distribution_Media: Online Fees: No fees

Personnel

SCOTT MCFARLANE Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT Email: simcfarl at usgs.gov Contact Address: U.S. Geological Survey Box 25046 Denver Fed. Ctr. City: Denver Province or State: CO Postal Code: 80225 Country: USA

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 Global Change Master Directory City: Greenbelt Province or State: MD Postal Code: 20771 Country: USA

Creation and Review Dates

SERF Creation Date: 2011-11-28 SERF Last Revision Date: 2013-01-03