STWAVE

Steady State Spectral Wave

Steady State Spectral Wave (STWAVE) is a coastal model that includes nearshore wave propagation, wave-shore interactions, and wind-wave interaction processes.

Developer
USACE
Model Information
For more information about this model, go to www.erdc.usace.army.mil
Spatial Resolution
The spatial resolution is defined by a rectangular cartesian grid, and is specified by the user. Can also specify a sub-grid size for calculation purposes. Spatial datasets are time independent and different parameters can be provided for space and time increments.
Temporal Resolution
The model assumes wind and wave dynamics are at steady state conditions. Time step is user specified and ranges from seconds to days. Simulation duration can be on the order of years.
Outputs
Outputs include wave parameters.
Intended User
practitioner
Model Type
coastal
Inclusion of Climate Change
Climate conditions are incorporated through input datasets. Spatial and time independent data would have to be manipulated to this end.
Geographic Region
coast
Data Requirements
data provided by the user
Source Code Availability
limited
Dimensions
3d
Computational Burden
high
Scenario Modeling
batch mode described
Coding Language
FORTRAN
Operating System
windows
Mathematical Approach
numerical
Maintenance Plan
maintained
Date of Last Known Update
not available
User Manual
go to documentation at s3.amazonaws.com