Model:DeltaSIM

DeltaSIM

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Model type	Single
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Model domain	Coastal
One-line model description	Process-response model simulating the evolution and stratigraphy of fluvial dominated deltaic systems
Extended model description	A process-response model simulating the evolution and stratigraphy of fluvial dominated deltaic systems in two dimensions, based on simple approximations of erosion and deposition. The model is called DELTASIM, and was initially presented by Overeem et al. (2003) as AQUATELLUS. DELTASIM has several improvements, the main algorithm has been revised and the output can be presented as probabilistic output.

Keywords:	delta evolution, stratigraphy, fluvial,

Name	Bob Hoogendoorn
Type of contact	Model developer
Institute / Organization	Delft University of Technology
Postal address 1	PO BOx 5048
Postal address 2
Town / City	Delft
Postal code	2600 GA
State
Country	Netherlands
Email address	bob.hoogendoorn@deltares.nl
Phone	31152788192
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Name	Irina Overeem
Type of contact	Model developer
Institute / Organization	CSDMS, INSTAAR, University of Colorado
Postal address 1	1560 30th street
Postal address 2
Town / City	Boulder
Postal code	80305
State	Colorado
Country	United States
Email address	irina.overeem@colorado.edu
Phone	303-492-6631
Fax

Supported platforms	Windows
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Programming language
Other program language	Visual Basic
Code optimized	Single Processor
Multiple processors implemented
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Start year development	1997
Does model development still take place?	Yes
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Code development status	As is, no updates are provided
When did you indicate the 'code development status'?	2020
Model availability	As code
Source code availability (Or provide future intension)	Through CSDMS repository
Source web address
Source csdms web address	https://github.com/csdms-contrib/deltasim
Program license type	Other
Program license type other	--
Memory requirements	--
Typical run time	--

Describe input parameters	Simulation time and time step, Initial profile, Stochastic sediment input (t), Sea level (t), Sediment transport parameters (i.e. travel distances)
Input format	ASCII
Other input format	menu-driven
Describe output parameters	2D longitudinal profiles, multiple grainsizes, probabilistic stratigraphic sections.
Output format	ASCII
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Pre-processing software needed?	No
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Post-processing software needed?	No
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Visualization software needed?	Yes
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Describe processes represented by the model	longterm 2D deltaic sedimentation and clinoform formation for fluvial dominated deltas
Describe key physical parameters and equations	see references
Describe length scale and resolution constraints	Model is intended to generate stratigraphy for 2D profiles of large deltas (100's of km's)
Describe time scale and resolution constraints	Mostly tested for Holocene applications (>10,000yrs), potentially longer time scales.
Describe any numerical limitations and issues	--

Describe available calibration data sets	Theoretical tests, Volga case study, Kura case study, (see references)
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Describe available test data sets	Caspian sea experiences extremely rapid sea level fluctuation, making it a great test data set for coastline shifts.
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Describe ideal data for testing	Known boundary conditions, discharge, and sediment load as well as basin fluctuations. Dated stratigraphic profiles in deltas that are mostly fluvial dominated, ie lake deltas.

Do you have current or future plans for collaborating with other researchers?	Overeem is developing an educational version of DELTASIM

Is there a manual available?	No
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Bob Hoogendoorn

Overeem

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Featured publication(s)	Year	Model described	Type of Reference	Citations
Overeem, I.; Veldkamp, A.; Tebbens, L.; Kroonenberg, S.B.; 2003. Modelling Holocene stratigraphy and depocentre migration of the Volga delta due to Caspian Sea-level change. Sedimentary Geology, 159, 159–175. 10.1016/S0037-0738(02)00257-9 (View/edit entry)	2003	AquaTellUs DeltaSIM	Model overview	26
Hoogendoorn, R.M.; 2006. The impact of changes in sediment supply and sea-level on fluvio-deltaic stratigraphy.. , , . (View/edit entry)	2006	DeltaSIM	Model overview	7
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