SMS

Surface-water Modeling System

Surface-water Modeling System (SMS) is a hydraulic model of coastal and riverine systems. Model processes include ocean circulation, wave transformation, sediment transport, contaminant transport, rural and urban flooding, and estuary interactions. The model framework includes site characterization, model development, and results post processing and visualization.

Developer
USACE
Model Information
For more information about this model, go to SMS 13.2 - The Complete Surface-water Solution | Aquaveo.com
Spatial Resolution
The spatial resolution is users specified and the grid size variable. Grid cells are shaped as polygons.
Temporal Resolution
The temporal resolution is unknown.
Outputs
Outputs specifics include water quality characteristics.
Intended User
practitioner
Model Type
watershed
Inclusion of Climate Change
If climate change conditions can be captured is unknown.
Geographic Region
generalized
Data Requirements
data provided by the user
Source Code Availability
limited
Dimensions
not available
Computational Burden
high
Scenario Modeling
unknown
Coding Language
GUI
Operating System
not applicable
Mathematical Approach
numerical, spatial analysis
Maintenance Plan
maintained
Date of Last Known Update
not available
User Manual
go to documentation at www.aquaveo.com