NovaStar Program Reference

This documentation is a reference for all NovaStar 5 programs, for users of the system. Documentation is intended to help Flood Warning System Administrators (FWS) find information about specific programs so that they can understand program functionality and configuration. These programs are referenced in other documentation. Separate user documentation is available for Administrator and Operator.

How to Use Documentation

This documentation provides information about command-line programs that comprise the NovaStar system. The programs are organized by sub-system. The documentation is intended for system administrators responsible for configuring and maintaining the system. Documentation for each sub-system includes an overview and list of relevant programs. To use this documentation, a sub-system's documentation can be viewed and then a relevant program can be found. Or, if a specific program is of interest, use the search tool to find documentation for a that program by searching for its name.

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System Programs

System programs are used on the NovaStar base station to perform general system tasks. More specific programs are listed under other sections.

Database Programs

Database programs are used to perform tasks related to the NovaStar database, such as backups, and synchronization.

Web Programs

Web programs provide functionality to support website implementation and web services.

Data Collection Programs

Data collection programs typically run continuously on at a short interval on the scheduler (cron) and support specific hardware.

Data Import Programs

Data import programs typically run on the scheduler (cron) and import data from specific file formats, web services, etc.

Data Export Programs

Data export programs typically run on the scheduler (cron) and export data to specific file formats.

Data Analysis/Report/Display Programs

Data analysis programs may run on the scheduler (cron) or interactively and analyze data in the system, create reports, and display data.

Equation Programs

Equation programs process input data into output using equations.

Forecasting Programs

Forecasting programs process streamflow forecasts.

Alarm and Notification Programs

Alarm and Notification programs are typically called by the system when alarm conditions are detected.

Install Programs

Install programs are used to install and update NovaStar software. This programs are typically run by TriLynx Systems staff and system administrators that are capable of installing and updating a NovaStar system.