EXAMS

Exposure Analysis Modeling System

The Exposure Analysis Modeling System (EXAMS) is built to support ecological risk assessment a predictive aquatic ecosystem model that evaluates pollutant fate and transport processes of synthetic organic chemicals, such as pesticides, industrial chemicals and leachates from disposal sites. EXAMS was developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA).

Developer
EPA
Model Information
For more information about this model, go to www.epa.gov
Spatial Resolution
The spatial resolution is user defined by the defined system compartments and then split into grids.
Temporal Resolution
Steady state model option uses averages over time. Model can run dynamically to determine results at each specified time step ranging from hours to days.
Outputs
Outputs include water quality characteristics.
Intended User
practitioner
Model Type
ecosystem
Inclusion of Climate Change
Climate parameters can be included through manual adjustment of input parameters.
Geographic Region
generalized
Data Requirements
data provided by the user
Source Code Availability
open source
Dimensions
3d
Computational Burden
medium
Scenario Modeling
batch mode likely
Coding Language
FORTRAN
Operating System
not applicable
Mathematical Approach
deterministic, numerical
Maintenance Plan
not supported
Date of Last Known Update
not available
User Manual
go to documentation at www.epa.gov