Model:SEDPAK

SEDPAK

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Model type	Single
Model part of larger framework

Spatial dimensions
Spatial extent
Model domain	Carbonates and Biogenics, Marine
One-line model description	Models the sedimentary fill of basins
Extended model description	SEDPAK provides a conceptual framework for modeling the sedimentary fill of basins by visualizing stratal geometries as they are produced between sequence boundaries. The simulation is used to substantiate inferences drawn about the potential for hydrocarbon entrapment and accumulation within a basin. It is designed to model and reconstruct clastic and carbonate sediment geometries which are produced as a response to changing rates of tectonic movement, eustasy, and sedimentation The simulation enables the evolution of the sedimentary fill of a basin to be tracked, defines the chronostratigraphic framework for the deposition of these sediments, and illustrates the relationship between sequences and systems tracts seen in cores, outcrop, and well and seismic data.

Keywords:	basin, sedimentary geometry,

Supported platforms	Linux
Other platform
Programming language	C
Other program language
Code optimized	Single Processor
Multiple processors implemented
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Start year development	1985
Does model development still take place?	No
If above answer is no, provide end year model development	2003
Code development status
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Model availability	As teaching tool
Source code availability (Or provide future intension)
Source web address
Source csdms web address
Program license type	Other
Program license type other	University of South Carolina
Memory requirements	1Gb
Typical run time	minutes

Describe input parameters	Sealevel, Subsidence, Start Time, End Time, Sedimentation Rates, Initial basin surface
Input format
Other input format	Key-word tags
Describe output parameters	Graphical Display and surface plot
Output format	ASCII
Other output format	Graphics
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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Other visualization software

Describe processes represented by the model	Refer to SEDPAK Manual http://sedpak.geol.sc.edu/documentation.html
Describe key physical parameters and equations	--
Describe length scale and resolution constraints	--
Describe time scale and resolution constraints	--
Describe any numerical limitations and issues	--

Describe available calibration data sets	Included in distribution
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Do you have current or future plans for collaborating with other researchers?	None

Is there a manual available?	Yes
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Model website if any	http://sedpak.geol.sc.edu
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Authors

Christopher Kendall

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