SCHISM
Semi-implicit Cross-scale Hydroscience Integrated System Model
The Semi-implicit Cross-scale Hydroscience Integrated System Model (SCHISM) is a three-dimensional model that simulates baroclinic and barotropic circulation processes and effects on flow processes for creek to ocean scales.
- Developer
- VIMS
- Model Information
- For more information about this model, go to ccrm.vims.edu
- Spatial Resolution
- The spatial resolution is based on the defined grid. The grid is mixed and composed of triangular or quadrangular cells.
- Temporal Resolution
- Time step is specified in seconds with 100-400 seconds recommended.
- Outputs
- Outputs specifics include water quality characteristics.
- Intended User
- practitioner
- Model Type
- coastal
- 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
- high
- Scenario Modeling
- batch mode likely
- Coding Language
- C/C++, FORTRAN
- Operating System
- not applicable
- Mathematical Approach
- numerical
- Maintenance Plan
- maintained
- Date of Last Known Update
- not available
- User Manual
- go to documentation at ccrm.vims.edu
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