Summary
| Also known as
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| Model type
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Modular
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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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Windows
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| Other platform
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| Programming language
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Fortran77
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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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1984
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| Does model development still take place?
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No
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| If above answer is no, provide end year model development
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1989
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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 executable"As executable" is not in the list (As code, As teaching tool) of allowed values for the "Model availability" property.
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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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Other
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| Program license type other
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Commercial
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| Memory requirements
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Typical
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| Typical run time
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Minutes to hours
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In/Output
| Describe input parameters
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2D bathymetric grid, offshore boundary wave height period and direction
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| Input format
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ASCII, Binary
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| Other input format
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| Describe output parameters
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wave height, period, and direction throughout the specified computational domain
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| Output format
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ASCII, Binary
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| Other output format
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| Pre-processing software needed?
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Yes
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| Describe pre-processing software
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Yes, pre- and post-processing, and visualiztion tools provided in software package
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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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Yes, pre- and post-processing, and visualiztion tools provided in software package
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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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Provided
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Process
| Describe processes represented by the model
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Computes wave refraction and diffraction processes over an arbitrary bathymetry constrained only to have mild bottom slopes.
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| Describe key physical parameters and equations
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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.
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| Describe length scale and resolution constraints
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regional scale model
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| Describe time scale and resolution constraints
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Steady state model
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| Describe any numerical limitations and issues
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Linear wave theory
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Testing
| Describe available calibration data sets
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--
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| Upload calibration data sets if available:
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| Describe available test data sets
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--
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| Upload test data sets if available:
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| Describe ideal data for testing
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--
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Other
| Do you have current or future plans for collaborating with other researchers?
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--
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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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RCPWAVE
Introduction
History
Papers
RCPWAVE Questionnaire
Contact Information
| Model:
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RCPWAVE
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| Contact person:
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Mark Gravens (model developer)
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| Institute:
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US Army Corps of Engineers
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| City:
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Vicksburg, Mississippi
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| Country:
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USA
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| Email:
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Mark.B.Gravens@erdc.usace.army.mil
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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 coastal domain.
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| Description:
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RCPWAVE is a 2D steady state monocromatic short wave model for simulating wave propagation over arbitrary bahymetry.
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Technical information
| Supported platforms:
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Windows
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| Programming language:
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Fortran77
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| Model development started at:
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1984 and stopped in 1989
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| To what degree will the model become available:
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Executable
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| Current license type:
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GPL v2, Commercial
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| Memory requirements:
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typical
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| Typical run time:
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minutes to hours
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Input / Output description
| Input parameters:
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2D bathymetric grid, offshore boundary wave height period and direction
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| Input format:
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ASCII, Binary
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| Output parameters:
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wave height, period, and direction throughout the specified computational domain
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| Output format:
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ASCII, Binary
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| Post-processing software (if needed):
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Yes, pre- and post-processing, and visualiztion tools provided in software package
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| Visualization software (if needed):
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Yes, provided
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Process description
| Processes represented by model:
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Computes wave refraction and diffraction processes over an arbitrary bathymetry constrained only to have mild bottom slopes.
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| Key physical parameters & equations:
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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.
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| Length scale & resolution constraints:
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regional scale model
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| Time scale & resolution constraints:
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Steady state model
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| Numerical limitations and issues :
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Linear wave theory
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Testing
| Available calibration data sets:
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--
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| Available test data sets:
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--
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| Ideal data for testing:
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--
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User groups
| Currently or plans for collaborating with:
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--
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Documentation
| Key papers of the model:
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Model documentation is out of print. Limited copies exist.
Ebersole, B.A., Cialone, M.A. and Prater, M.D., (1986). "Regional Coastal Processes Numerical Modeling System, Report 1, RCPWAVE - A Linear Wave Propagation Model for Engineering Use", Technical Report CERC-86-4, Waterways Experiment Station, US Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg MS,
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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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Issues
Help
Input Files
Output Files
Download
Command-Line Access
GUI and IDE Access
Subversion Help |
