Announcements
News and updates from the DQM Center
DQM grows and changes with technology, as requirements evolve and the program finds better ways to support USACE and the dredging industry. Announcements and updates are posted here, newest first — filter by topic to narrow the list.
Systems announcements
New DQM Public Website
SystemsDQM has launched a new public website carrying the latest program documentation, current specifications, and future announcements and training resources. New to working with DQM? Start with the Frequently Asked Questions and the Requirements pages.
Contractor Data QA Review Tool
SystemsThe DQM Management Site includes a tool for reviewing and responding to Data QA issues, which simplifies tracking and managing data and instrumentation concerns for each dredge. A quick-start guide is available on the DQM Industry Customer Site on BOX.
Onboard Software Being Phased Out — Dredges Move to Direct Transmission
SystemsDQM is migrating away from the dedicated PC running the DQM Onboard Software (OBS). Dredges now transmit direct to DQM servers over the web, and OBS will remain a supported transmission option through the end of 2024. Direct transmission removes points of failure and reduces data gaps, takes DQM-developed hardware and software off the dredges, and improves cyber-security — the data strings themselves are unchanged, only the method of transmission. System providers offer options to replace the OBS, and over half of monitored dredges have already migrated. External users manage backups, pipeline state data, data-gap comments, and company access at the DQM Management Site. Contact dqm-support@usace.army.mil for direct-transmission details.