SMS:SMS Models

SMS provides pre- and post- processing for several numeric models. These models are developed and maintained by government or commercial entities rather than the developers of SMS. A comparison chart of the CIRP Numerical Model Tools and Capabilities (BOUSS-2D, CMS-Flow, CMS-Wave, GenCade, and PTM) can be found in the 2012 CIRP Brochure.

Hydraulic Models

• ADCIRC (ADvanced CIRCulation Model) – Widely applied coastal circulation and coastal flooding model. Developed commercially.
• Coastal Modeling System CMS-FLOW – Suite of models that simulates a wide variety of coastal processes. Developed and maintained by the USACE.
• Accessed through the generic model interface in cooperation with Aquaveo

• RiverFlow2D – Commercially developed finite element model to route floods. Provides high resolution flood hydraulics.
• HYDRO AS-2D – Developed commercially in Germany.
• TUFLOW FV – Finite volume model developed by the makers of TUFLOW (WBM).

• HEC-RAS – Developed at the Hydrologic Engineering Center for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• SRH-2D – Developed at the United States Bureau of Reclamation.
• TABS – Suite of models for solving hydrodynamics and transport problems maintained by the USACE including RMA2 and RMA4
• TUFLOW – Finite difference model featuring combined 1D/2D models, very stable wetting drying, and advanced simulation management for coastal, riverine or urban applications.

Wave Models

Harbor Design

• BOUSS-2D – Wave climate, circulation from waves, and sea state using the Boussinesque equations
• CGWAVE – Phase resolving wave reflection and refraction analysis

Wave Generation and Transformation

• STWAVE – Finite difference spectral wave energy model
• CMS-Wave (WABED)

Other Models

• Generic – Rather than a specific model interface, the "Generic" model interface in the mesh module is a collection of interface objects that can be configured to generate specific types of data. The developers at Aquaveo work with some engine developers to utilize this tool. These engines are included in the list above. Other model developers are encouraged to contact Aquaveo for assistance in using these tools. The tools of the generic model interface can be utilized without coordination with Aquaveo. There are partial interfaces with the following:

• FVCOM
• HYDRO AS-2D
• TUFLOW FV

• PTM – Lagrangian Particle Tracking Model which tracks sediment particles based upon input hydrodynamics and wave effects.

Hydraulic Models (Feature Comparison)

Model	Riverine	Tidal Forcing	Wave Forcing	1D	2D	Hydraulic Structures	Sediment Transport	Advection / Dispersion
ADCIRC	no	yes	yes	no	yes	yes	no	no
CMS-Flow	no	yes	yes	no	yes	no	yes	no
SRH-2D	yes	no	no	no	yes	yes	yes	no
TABS	yes	yes	no	yes	yes	yes	no	yes
TUFLOW	yes	yes	no	yes	yes	yes	no	no

Model Linkages / Steering

• General Steering
• RMA2 Spindown
• CMS-Flow / CMS-Wave Steering

Model Versions

Model	SMS v13.3	SMS v13.2	SMS v13.1	SMS v13.0	SMS v12.3	SMS v12.2	SMS v12.1	SMS v12.0	SMS v11.2	SMS v11.1	SMS v11.0	SMS v10.1
ADCIRC	53.00	53.00	53.00	53.00	52.30	52.30	51.33	50.99	50.99	50.99	49.82	48.46
ADH	4.7	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.4	4.4	4.3		N/A
BOUSS-2D
CGWAVE												2005
CMS-Flow	5.3	5.3	5.2.4	5.1	5.00.03	4.01.52	4.01.52	Not Available	4.02.00	3.75.07	3.75.05	3.75.02
CMS-Wave	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	N/A	3.2	3.2	3.2	2.5
FESWMS	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	3.3.2	3.3.2	3.3.2	3.3.2	3.3.2	3.3.2	3.3.2	3.3.2
GenCADE	v1.1r8	v1.1r8	v1r8	v1r3	v1r6	v1r6	v1r6				N/A	N/A
HEC-RAS	6.4	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
Hydro AS-2D	v5	v5	v5	v5	v3 & v4	v3 & v4	v3 & v4	v3 & v4	v3 & v4	v3	v3	v2
PTM	2.3.005	2.3.005	2.3.005	2.1.027	2.1.027	2.1.027	2.1.027	2.1.027	2.1.027	2.1.027	2.0.064	2.0.053
SRH-2D	3.6.2	3.5	3.3	3.2.3	3.2.1	3.1.1	3.0	3.0	3.0	2.2	2.0	2.0
STWAVE	6.1	6.1	6.1	6.1	6.1	6.1	6.1	6.1	6.1	6.1	6.0	5.6
TABS-RMA2	4.58	4.58	4.58	4.58	4.58	4.58	4.58	4.58	4.58	4.58	4.58	4.58
TABS-RMA4	4.56	4.56	4.56	4.56	4.56	4.56	4.56	4.56	4.56	4.56	4.56	4.56
TUFLOW	2018-03-AB	2018-03-AB	2018-03-AB	2018-03-AB	2016-03-AD	2016-03-AD	2016-03-AB	2013-12-AC	2013-12-AC	2012-05-AE	2011-09-AF	2009-07-AC
TUFLOW FV	2020.03	2020.03
WAM												N/A

Model Executables

The model executables are referenced in the File Locations tab of the Preferences dialog. Here the location of the model executable used in the model run can be set. If an error appears stating the model executable cannot be found, then the correct pathway needs to be set in the Preferences dialog. By default the model executable location for most models will be in the following directory:

C:\Program Files\SMS 13.3 64-bit\python\Lib\site-packages

Related Topics

• SMS Main page
• Simulations
• Model Checker