Model:KWAVE

KWAVE

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Model type	Single
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Spatial dimensions	2D
Spatial extent	Landscape-Scale, Watershed-Scale, Reach-Scale, Patch-Scale
Model domain	Terrestrial, Hydrology
One-line model description	A model representing infiltration, interception, and runoff using the kinematic wave approximation
Extended model description	This model uses the Green-Ampt equation to represent infiltration and the kinematic wave equation to represent runoff over a landscape. The effects of rainfall interception can also be included.

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Name	Luke McGuire
Type of contact	Model developer
Institute / Organization	University of Arizona
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Town / City	Tucson
Postal code	85719
State	Arizona
Country	United States
Email address	lmcguire@arizona.edu
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Supported platforms	Unix, Linux, Mac OS, Windows
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Programming language	C, Matlab
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Code optimized	Single Processor, Multiple Processors
Multiple processors implemented	Shared memory
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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/KWAVE
Program license type	GPL v3
Program license type other
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Describe input parameters	[[Describe input parameters model::Input Files: 1. input -- must 1 row with tab seperated values for the following parameters arranged in order: [nx ny dx tend epsilon h0 rnum1 rint d84 pi Si Ki gi] See the matlab script for parameter explanations 2. topoin -- a grid of elevation data, reshaped into a single row with tab seperated values 3. depthin -- a grid of initial flow depth, reshaped into a single row with tab seperated values 4. solidin -- a grid containing 0s in all locations within the coputational domain and 1 in areas outside of the computational domain 5. rain1 -- times series of rainfall data 5. rain2 -- times series of rainfall data 7. ksin -- a grid of saturated hydraulic conductivity, reshaped into a single row with tab seperated values 8. vinfin -- a grid with the depth of water infiltrated prior to start of simulation, reshaped into a single row with tab seperated values 9. vegcoverin -- a grid of vegetation cover fraction, reshaped into a single row with tab seperated values 10. channelin -- a grid with a 1 in all locations identified as a channel and 0 otherwise, reshaped into a single row with tab seperated values]]
Input format	ASCII
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Describe output parameters	Output Files: 1. stage -- array containing information on flow at the edges of the model domain 2. depth -- flow depth at each grid cell at the end of the simulation 3. vel -- flow velocity at each grid cell at the end of the simulation 4. maxdepth -- maximum flow depth at each grid cell 4. maxvel -- maximum flow velocity at each grid cell
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?	No
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Describe processes represented by the model	This model is designed to represent infiltration (Green-Ampt), rainfall interception, and runoff (kinematic wave). Hydraulic roughness is accounted for using a depth-dependent Manning-type flow resistance equation. For details on the model equations and numerical solution, see the following references: Rengers, F.K., McGuire, L.A., Kean, J.W., Staley, D.M. and Hobley, D.E.J., 2016. Model simulations of flood and debris flow timing in steep catchments after wildfire. Water Resources Research, 52(8), pp.6041-6061. McGuire, L.A. and Youberg, A.M., 2019. Impacts of successive wildfire on soil hydraulic properties: Implications for debris flow hazards and system resilience. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 44(11), pp.2236-2250.
Describe key physical parameters and equations	Key parameters include soil hydraulic properties, parameters related to vegetation cover (needed to compute interception), and hydraulic roughness.
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Is there a manual available?	No
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OpenMI compliant	No not possible
BMI compliant	No not possible
WMT component	No not possible
PyMT component	No not possible
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Authors

Luke McGuire

Source code

View in CSDMS GitHub repository

Model citations

Nr. of publications:	1
Total citations:	71
h-index:	1
m-quotient:	0.12

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Nr. of publications:	1
Total citations:	71
h-index:	1
m-quotient:	0.12

Featured publication(s)	Year	Model described	Type of Reference	Citations
Rengers, F. K.; McGuire, L. A.; Kean, J. W.; Staley, D. M.; Hobley, D. E. J.; 2016. Model simulations of flood and debris flow timing in steep catchments after wildfire.. Water Resources Research, 52, 6041–6061. 10.1002/2015WR018176 (View/edit entry)	2016	KWAVE SoilInfiltrationGreenAmpt	Source code ref.	71
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