Rivulet Next: Interactive CODAP Data Plugins
calcore
July 24, 2026
Rivulet Next is an experimental collection of interactive browser plugins designed for the Common Online Data Analysis Platform (CODAP). These plugins bypass the need for python programming or server hosting by allowing users to fetch, map, and analyze real-time environmental data directly inside CODAP’s graphical interface.
Intended Audience & Use Case: Designed for middle and high school science teachers seeking to incorporate authentic, local environmental telemetry without the overhead of teaching coding. Students can configure data queries, map monitoring stations, and draw scatterplots in a matter of clicks.
Drag-and-Drop CODAP Plugins
To use one of these plugins, open a fresh CODAP Document and drag one of the links below directly onto the CODAP window:
- AQS Air Quality Explorer Plugin: Retrieve regional EPA criteria pollutants and AQI indicators.
- CoastWatch Ocean Explorer Plugin: Compare sea surface temperature signals and local sea level changes.
- WQX Water Quality Explorer Plugin: Fetch USGS and EPA salinity, oxygen, nitrate, and pH testing logs.