- Extension
- .hru
- .jxr
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Scientific
- Raster Image
- Developer
- HRU Simulator
- Microsoft
- Description
- The HRU file type is associated with hydrologic modeling and watershed management software. HRU stands for Hydrologic Response Unit, which is a spatial unit used within these models to simulate the movement and availability of water within a given landscape. Each HRU represents a unique combination of land use, soil type, and slope characteristics within the watershed being studied. These files are crucial for environmental scientists and engineers in predicting water flow, assessing water quality, and managing watershed resources.
- Image stored in the JPEG XR format, which was originally developed by Microsoft for Windows Media software; supports deep color images with 48-bit RGB; used for high-resolution professional image editing; also supports lossless and lossy compression.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.hummingbird-hru
- image/vnd.ms-photo
