Summary
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| Model type
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Single
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| Model part of larger framework
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| Note on status model
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| Date note status model
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Technical specs
| Supported platforms
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Unix, Linux, Mac OS, Windows
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| Other platform
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| Programming language
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IDL
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| Other program language
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| Code optimized
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Single Processor
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| Multiple processors implemented
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| Nr of distributed processors
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| Nr of shared processors
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| Start year development
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2003
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| Does model development still take place?
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Yes
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| If above answer is no, provide end year model development
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| Code development status
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| When did you indicate the 'code development status'?
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| Model availability
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As code
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Source code availability
(Or provide future intension)
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Through owner"Through owner" is not in the list (Through web repository, Through CSDMS repository) of allowed values for the "Source code availability" property.
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| Source web address
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| Source csdms web address
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| Program license type
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Apache public license
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| Program license type other
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| Memory requirements
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Standard
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| Typical run time
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hours-days
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In/Output
| Describe input parameters
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Initial land surface (several built-in options), number of timesteps, DEM grid dimensions, DEM grid cell dimensions, R = "geomorphic" rainrate (m/yr), U=uplift rate (mm/yr), BLR = base-level lowering rate (mm/yr), Kf="erodibility coefficient (m^3/yr)^(1-m), m = area/discharge exponent, n = slope exponent, p = area-discharge exponent, toggles for different types of boundary conditions (e.g. periodic), DEM georeferencing info (bounding box, pixel geometry, etc.)
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| Input format
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| Other input format
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Command line
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| Describe output parameters
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A sequence of grids that represent DEMs at different times in the evolution. Saved in RTS (RiverTools Sequence) format with RTI file for georeferencing.
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| Output format
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Binary
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| Other output format
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| Pre-processing software needed?
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No
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| Describe pre-processing software
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| Post-processing software needed?
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Yes
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| Describe post-processing software
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RiverTools or a similar program can be used to create animations of the grid sequence.
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| Visualization software needed?
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Yes
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| If above answer is yes
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| Other visualization software
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Rivertools
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Process
| Describe processes represented by the model
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Sediment transport (parameterized with slope and contributing area grids), rainfall, uplift, base-level lowering.
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| Describe key physical parameters and equations
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The main equations are:
Q = R * A^p
Qs = Kf * (Q^m) * (S^n),
2D mass conservation equations for water and sediment
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| Describe length scale and resolution constraints
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Typical grid cell dimensions are 10 to 500 meters.
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| Describe time scale and resolution constraints
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Typical simulated time is 1000 to 100,000 years.
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| Describe any numerical limitations and issues
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D8 flow codes are used to compute contributing areas. Would be better to use D-Infinity or the Mass-Flux method.
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Testing
| Describe available calibration data sets
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None
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| Upload calibration data sets if available:
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| Describe available test data sets
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None
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| Upload test data sets if available:
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| Describe ideal data for testing
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[[Describe ideal data::Same as used for other LEMs, like CHILD and MARSSIM.]]
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Other
| Do you have current or future plans for collaborating with other researchers?
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See comments below.
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| Is there a manual available?
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No
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| Upload manual if available:
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| Model website if any
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| Model forum / discussion board
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| Comments
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I currently have an NSF-CMG grant to work with Greg Tucker, Tom Manteuffel and Steve McCormick to find faster algorithms for this type of model.
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Erode
Introduction
History
Papers
Erode Questionnaire
Contact Information
| Model:
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Erode
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| Contact person:
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Scott Peckham
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| Institute:
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CSDMS, INSTAAR, University of Colorado
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Boulder, CO
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| Country:
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USA
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| Email:
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Scott.Peckham@colorado.edu
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| 2nd person involved:
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--
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| 3rd person involved:
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--
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Model description
| Model type:
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Modular model for the terrestrial domain.
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| Description:
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Erode is a raster-based, fluvial landscape evolution model written in IDL.
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Technical information
| Supported platforms:
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UNIX, Linux, Mac OSX, Windows
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| Programming language:
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IDL
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| Model development started at:
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2003 and development still takes place.
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| To what degree will the model become available:
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Source code will be available. Model also available as teaching tool, and as IDL SAV file (can run with free IDL VM)
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| Current license type:
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Apache public license
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| Memory requirements:
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Standard
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| Typical run time:
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Hours to days
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Input / Output description
| Input parameters:
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Initial land surface (several built-in options), number of timesteps, DEM grid dimensions, DEM grid cell dimensions, R = "geomorphic" rainrate (m/yr), U=uplift rate (mm/yr), BLR = base-level lowering rate (mm/yr), Kf="erodibility coefficient (m^3/yr)^(1-m), m = area/discharge exponent, n = slope exponent, p = area-discharge exponent, toggles for different types of boundary conditions (e.g. periodic), DEM georeferencing info (bounding box, pixel geometry, etc.)
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| Input format:
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Command line
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| Output parameters:
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A sequence of grids that represent DEMs at different times in the evolution. Saved in RTS (RiverTools Sequence) format with RTI file for georeferencing.
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| Output format:
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Binary
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| Post-processing software (if needed):
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Yes, RiverTools or a similar program can be used to create animations of the grid sequence.
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| Visualization software (if needed):
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Yes, RiverTools
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Process description
| Processes represented by model:
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Sediment transport (parameterized with slope and contributing area grids), rainfall, uplift, base-level lowering.
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| Key physical parameters & equations:
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The main equations are:
Q = R * A^p
Qs = Kf * (Q^m) * (S^n),
2D mass conservation equations for water and sediment
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| Length scale & resolution constraints:
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Typical grid cell dimensions are 10 to 500 meters.
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| Time scale & resolution constraints:
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Typical simulated time is 1000 to 100,000 years.
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| Numerical limitations and issues :
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D8 flow codes are used to compute contributing areas. Would be better to use D-Infinity or the Mass-Flux method.
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Testing
| Available calibration data sets:
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None
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| Available test data sets:
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None
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| Ideal data for testing:
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Same as used for other LEMs, like CHILD and MARSSIM.
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User groups
| Currently or plans for collaborating with:
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See comments below.
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Documentation
| Key papers of the model:
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None.
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| Is there a manual available:
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no
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| Model website if any:
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--
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| Comments:
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I currently have an NSF-CMG grant to work with Greg Tucker, Tom Manteuffel and Steve McCormick to find faster algorithms for this type of model.
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Issues
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