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Review of the Water Resources Information System of Argentina

Open-File Report 87-226
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr87226

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Abstract

A representative of the U.S. Geological Survey traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in November 1986, to discuss water information systems and data bank implementation in the Argentine Government Center for Water Resources Information. Software has been written by Center personnel for a minicomputer to be used to manage inventory (index) data and water quality data. Additional hardware and software have been ordered to upgrade the existing computer. Four microcomputers, statistical and data base management software, and network hardware and software for linking the computers have also been ordered. The Center plans to develop a nationwide distributed data base for Argentina that will include the major regional offices as nodes. Needs for continued development of the water resources information system for Argentina were reviewed. Identified needs include: (1) conducting a requirements analysis to define the content of the data base and insure that all user requirements are met, (2) preparing a plan for the development, implementation, and operation of the data base, and (3) developing a conceptual design to inform all development personnel and users of the basic functionality planned for the system. A quality assurance and configuration management program to provide oversight to the development process was also discussed. (USGS)

Suggested Citation

Hutchison, N., 1987, Review of the Water Resources Information System of Argentina: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 87-226, 24 p. v. in various pagings :ill. ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr87226.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Review of the Water Resources Information System of Argentina
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 87-226
DOI 10.3133/ofr87226
Year Published 1987
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey,
Description 24 p. v. in various pagings :ill. ;28 cm.
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