Aclimo

User Guide

Key actions to explore basins, read SWE, and export data.

1. Home and Quick Access

  • Explore the map: open the map of available basins.
  • Compare basins: run the historical SWE series comparison.
  • Languages: choose FR, EN, or IT in the selector.

2. Interactive Map and Filters

  • Quick search: search for a basin and center the map.
  • Basin details: click a basin, then 'View details'.
  • Filters: filter by park, type, or glacier cover.
  • Glaciated basins: hide basins with glacier cover above 15 %.
  • Reset: reset the search, filters, and map.

3. Detailed Basin Page

  • Period: choose a month, the latest data, or a hydrological year.
  • SWE: read the value in mm, % of normal, and departure from normal.
  • Glaciated basin: a badge flags glacier share above 15 %.
  • Charts: compare the selected year, past years, and the historical average.
  • Compare: add up to 3 nearby basins or open the historical comparison.
  • Exports: download the SWE series as CSV or the outline as GeoJSON.

4. Historical Comparison

  • Inter-basin mode: compare up to 5 basins over a common period.
  • Inter-annual mode: compare several hydrological years for one basin.
  • Filters: filter by source or park, then search for a basin by name.
  • Period: adjust the date range before running the analysis.
  • Results: show the chart, SWE summary, and CSV export.

5. Interpretation Notes

  • SWE: water stored in the snow, expressed in mm.
  • Hydrological year: from September to August.
  • Historical normal: reference calculated from available past years.
  • Monthly data: latest available day of the selected month.
  • Glacier cover: 15 % threshold to flag or hide basins influenced by glaciers.