GIFMod

Green Ingrastructure Flexible Model

The Green Infrastructure Flexible Model (GIFMod) is a adaptable set of hydraulic and particle transport modules that can be used to evaluate the stormwater retention and water quality benefits of green infrastructure (GI) as well as other urban and agricultural best management practices (BMPs).

Developer
EPA
Model Information
For more information about this model, go to gifmod.com
Spatial Resolution
Physical system components and subcomponents are defined in the model and can include green infrastructure, overland flow areas, aquifer, urban areas or land use areas. These components define the spatial resolution of the model.
Temporal Resolution
Model will automatically modify the time step based on the computational requirements of the desired resolution. Simulation duration is typically months to years.
Outputs
Outputs include runoff flow and water quality predictions.
Intended User
decision maker
Model Type
watershed
Inclusion of Climate Change
Climate conditions are incorporated through external forcing data such as precipitation inputs and can be applied to individual blocks.
Geographic Region
generalized
Data Requirements
data provided by the user
Source Code Availability
open source
Dimensions
2d
Computational Burden
low
Scenario Modeling
scenarios by hand only
Coding Language
GUI
Operating System
windows
Mathematical Approach
deterministic, numerical
Maintenance Plan
maintained
Date of Last Known Update
not available
User Manual
go to documentation at gifmod.com