ERTS-1 MSS imagery coupled with data collection platforms relaying virtual real time data for modeling subtropical water level dynamics distribution in south Florid

Coker, A. E.

Cordes, E. A.

Higer, A. L.

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MODELING SUBTROPICAL WATER-LEVEL DYNAMICS DISTRIBUTION 
A. L. Higer, E. A. Cordes and A. E. Coker,.U. S. Geologiwl Survey, Miami, Florida 
ABSTRACT 
ERTS MSS Imagery coupled with Daza Collection Platforms (DCP's) relaying virtual 
real time data provides the potential for optimum water-resource conservation and utilization 
in south Florida. Limited information gained from ERTS-I suggests implementation of a 
prototype Water Resource hiodel capable of: (1) Disseminatinz data to the agencies responsi- 
ble for maintaining an adequate water supply to the 2 million coastal ridge inhabitants; (2) 
Delineating the distribution of existing waters stored in the 1,40+square-mile Central and 
Southern Florida Flood Contiol District; (3) Quantifying the essential elements in the hy- 
drologic cycle; and (4j h i d i n g  the basis for preserving the diverse but delicate Everglades 
aqua tic communities. 
New and existing DCP's relaying rainfall, water-levels, wind velocity and specific elec- 
trical conductance of water to  the USGS via CRTS-1 win allow determination of south 
Florida water, and weather. and ecologic model feasibilities. Dissemination of dcta will pro- 
vide the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District with an opportunity for daily 
water-management capability decisions. Sophisticatioc of an experimental Water Resource 
Management Model up to an annual prototype aperational water management budget will 
allow Federal (Nationai Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and U. S. Anny Corps ef  
Engheers), State (Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District, Fish and Game, 
Department of Natural Resources), and County (Dade and Broward pi~blic w ~ t e r  supply) 
agencies to  avert crisis negotiation for the seasonally limited wzter resources. A more ac- 
curate water resource model is the critical planning need in south Florida with choice of 
alternative storage techniques hinging on the exact quantity and duration of the seasonal 
surplus Preservation of sensitive hydrobiological communities in the Everglades National 
Park is a primary concern. 
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