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.

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.
• FESWMS – Developed in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
• Accessed through the generic model interface in cooperation with Aquaveo

• SRH-2D – Developed at the United States Bureau of Reclamation.
• RIVERFLO-2D – 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).

• TABS – Suite of models for solving hydrodynamics and transport problems maintained by the USACE.
• 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 by the user 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. Se are aware of partial interfaces with the following:
  • FVCOM
  • HYDRO AS-2D
  • SRH-W
• 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
FESWMS	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
• FESWMS Spindown
• CMS-Flow / CMS-Wave Steering

Related Topics

• SMS Main page