The Full Form of OHD is Office of Hydrologic Development.
The Office of Hydrologic Development reorganized into the Office of Water Prediction with locations in Chanhassen, MN, Silver Spring MD, and Tuscaloosa, AL. Information is available on the OWP organization and the OWP mission, products, and services.
The Office of Hydrologic Development (OHD) enhances National Weather Service (NWS) products by:
The OHD leads the following activities to accomplish its goals: |
Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS) | ||
The Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS) provides new information and products provided through the infusion of new science and technology. This service improves flood warnings and water resource forecasts to meet diverse and changing customer needs. | ||
Planning, Programming, and Coordination (PPC) Group | ||
The Office of Hydrologic Development’s Planning, Programming, and Coordination (PPC) group leads the planning, acquisition, tracking, and resource analyses for NOAA and NWS hydrology programs. PPC employees report directly to the OHD Director. | ||
Hydrology Laboratory (HL) | ||
Hydrology Laboratory conducts studies, investigations and analyses leading to the application of new scientific and computer technologies for hydrologic forecasting and related water resources problems. HL personnel provide training and implementation support on hydrologic forecasting techniques in support of the NWS Hydrologic Service Program. |
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