Time Series

• What is a TimeSeries?

  CWMS database - Time Series Definition

  • A TimeSeries is a sequence of timestamped values measured or computed at a location for a specific parameter (e.g., stage, flow), possibly in a given interval (e.g., 15-min) and type (e.g., observed, computed). Some series have versions.

• Data structure overview

  • Core Components: Location, Parameter, Type, Interval, Duration, Version

    CWMS database - Component Definitions

• Typical use cases (plain language)

  • View most recent observation values

  • Retrieve a historical range to chart or analyze

  • Access a specific profile at a location/parameter

The time series endpoints allow you to retrieve and manage time series data stored in the CWMS database. See the individual endpoint documentation for details on each available operation:

• Time Series Endpoints