Model:RCPWAVE

RCPWAVE

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Model type	Modular
Model part of larger framework
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Spatial dimensions	2D
Spatial extent
Model domain	Coastal
One-line model description	Regional Coastal Processes Wave Model
Extended model description	RCPWAVE is a 2D steady state monocromatic short wave model for simulating wave propagation over arbitrary bahymetry.

Keywords:	wave model, nearshore,

Name	Mark Gravens
Type of contact	Model developer
Institute / Organization	US
Postal address 1	3909 Halls Ferry Road
Postal address 2
Town / City	Vicksburg
Postal code	39180
State	Mississippi
Country	United States
Email address	Mark.B.Gravens@erdc.usace.army.mil
Phone	601-634-3809
Fax	601-634-4314

Supported platforms	Windows
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Programming language	Fortran77
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Code optimized	Single Processor
Multiple processors implemented
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Start year development	1984
Does model development still take place?	No
If above answer is no, provide end year model development	1989
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Program license type	Other
Program license type other	Commercial
Memory requirements	Typical
Typical run time	Minutes to hours

Describe input parameters	2D bathymetric grid, offshore boundary wave height period and direction
Input format	ASCII, Binary
Other input format
Describe output parameters	wave height, period, and direction throughout the specified computational domain
Output format	ASCII, Binary
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Pre-processing software needed?	Yes
Describe pre-processing software	Yes, pre- and post-processing, and visualiztion tools provided in software package
Post-processing software needed?	Yes
Describe post-processing software	Yes, pre- and post-processing, and visualiztion tools provided in software package
Visualization software needed?	Yes
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Other visualization software	Provided

Describe processes represented by the model	Computes wave refraction and diffraction processes over an arbitrary bathymetry constrained only to have mild bottom slopes.
Describe key physical parameters and equations	Linear nearshore wave transformation numerical model for estimating wave transformation over an arbitrary bathymetry constrained to have mild bottom slopes. The model is based on the numerical solution of the parabolic approximation of the velocity potential of the forward scattered wave field.
Describe length scale and resolution constraints	regional scale model
Describe time scale and resolution constraints	Steady state model
Describe any numerical limitations and issues	Linear wave theory

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Do you have current or future plans for collaborating with other researchers?	--

Is there a manual available?	No
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Comments	RCPWAVE is distributed as a component of the Coastal Engineering Design and Analysis System (CEDAS). http://chl.erdc.usace.army.mil/cedas

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