18 Feb 2010: The Evolution of Software Development at HEC

18 Feb 2010: The Evolution of Software Development at HEC (Chris Dunn)
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HEC Director Chris Dunn made a presentation as part of IWR's 40th Anniversary Celebration on the evolution of software development at the Hydrologic Engineering Center over the last 45 years. He spoke about the roots of HEC's software development in 1964 in its mission to develop techniques to promote hydrologic engineering and enhance the field's state-of-the-art by performing research and software development. He traced the growth of HEC’s products from the use of mainframe computers to PCs to the NexGen series of software that utilizes graphical user interfaces and object-oriented design. Mr. Dunn also addressed why certain software development and support decisions were made and how they shaped HEC and HEC's business model. He described particular software products, such as analysis tools for rivers, reservoirs and flow impact, and the nationwide standard Corps Water Management System (CWMS). Future products including ecosystem and environmental activities were discussed as well. He will be making a similar presentation at HEC. Photo