Model:STWAVE

STWAVE

Also known as
Model type	Modular
Model part of larger framework
Note on status model
Date note status model

Spatial dimensions	3D
Spatial extent	Landscape-Scale, Watershed-Scale
Model domain	Coastal
One-line model description	Steady-State Spectral Wave Model
Extended model description	STWAVE (STeady State spectral WAVE) is an easy-to-apply, flexible, robust, half-plane model for nearshore wind-wave growth and propagation. STWAVE simulates depth-induced wave refraction and shoaling, current-induced refraction and shoaling, depth- and steepness-induced wave breaking, diffraction, parametric wave growth because of wind input, and wave-wave interaction and white capping that redistribute and dissipate energy in a growing wave field.

Keywords:	wave dynamics,

Name	Jane Smith
Type of contact	Model developer
Institute / Organization	US Army Corps of Engineers, Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory
Postal address 1	3909 Halls Ferry Road
Postal address 2
Town / City	Vicksburg
Postal code	39180
State	Massachusetts
Country	United States
Email address	Jane.M.Smith@usace.army.mil
Phone	601-634-2079
Fax

Supported platforms	Windows
Other platform
Programming language	Fortran77
Other program language
Code optimized	Single Processor
Multiple processors implemented
Nr of distributed processors
Nr of shared processors
Start year development
Does model development still take place?	Yes
If above answer is no, provide end year model development
Code development status
When did you indicate the 'code development status'?
Model availability	As code
Source code availability (Or provide future intension)	Through web repository
Source web address	http://chl.erdc.usace.army.mil/chl.aspx?p=s&a=SOFTWARE;9
Source csdms web address
Program license type	Other
Program license type other	NOT SURE
Memory requirements	--
Typical run time	--

Describe input parameters	Bathymetry Incident Wave Spectra Current Fields
Input format	ASCII
Other input format
Describe output parameters	Selected Wave Spectra Selected Wave Parameters Wave Parameter Fields Breaker Index Fields Radiation Stress Gradient Fields
Output format	ASCII
Other output format
Pre-processing software needed?	Yes
Describe pre-processing software	To assist STWAVE users in generating input files and visualizing output files, a user interface has been built for STWAVE within the Surface-water Modeling System (Brigham Young University Engineering Computer Graphics Laboratory (ECGL) 1997). The SMS interface supports grid generation, interpolation of current fields, generation of input spectra, visualization of wave heights, periods, and directions, and visualization of output spectra. Non-Corps users can get information from ECGL (http://www.ecgl.byu.edu).
Post-processing software needed?	No
Describe post-processing software
Visualization software needed?	Yes
If above answer is yes
Other visualization software	The SMS interface supports grid generation, interpolation of current fields, generation of input spectra, visualization of wave heights, periods, and directions, and visualization of output spectra. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers users are supported through the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, and non-Corps users can get information from ECGL (http://www.ecgl.byu.edu).

Describe processes represented by the model	STWAVE simulates depth-induced wave refraction and shoaling, current- induced refraction and shoaling, depth- and steepness-induced wave breaking, diffraction, wind-wave growth, and wave-wave interaction and whitecapping that redistribute and dissipate energy in a growing wave field.
Describe key physical parameters and equations	See manual, is uploaded
Describe length scale and resolution constraints	--
Describe time scale and resolution constraints	--
Describe any numerical limitations and issues	Model Assumptions Mild bottom slope and negligible wave reflection Spatially homogeneous offshore wave conditions Steady-state waves, currents, and winds Linear refraction and shoaling Depth-uniform current Bottom friction is neglected

Describe available calibration data sets	See the following studies: http://chl.erdc.usace.army.mil/chl.aspx?p=s&a=ARTICLES;276&g=46 http://chl.erdc.usace.army.mil/chl.aspx?p=s&a=ARTICLES;277&g=46 http://chl.erdc.usace.army.mil/chl.aspx?p=s&a=ARTICLES;278&g=46
Upload calibration data sets if available:
Describe available test data sets
Upload test data sets if available:
Describe ideal data for testing

Do you have current or future plans for collaborating with other researchers?	Corps Districts Offices, other Government Agencies, Universities, and Private Consultants.

Is there a manual available?	Yes
Upload manual if available:	Media:Erdc-chl-sr-01-11.pdf
Model website if any	http://chl.erdc.usace.army.mil/chl.aspx?p=s&a=SOFTWARE;9
Model forum / discussion board	--

Comments	This module is interfaced via the Coastal Engineering Design and Analysis System (CEDAS) interface.

This part will be filled out by CSDMS staff

Can be coupled with:

Model info

Authors

Jane Smith

Source code

Model citations

QR-code

Link to this page

Other models by author

Featured publication(s)	Year	Model described	Type of Reference	Citations
Smith, J.M.; Sherlock, A.R.; Resio, D.T.; 2001. STWAVE: Steady-State Spectral Wave Model User’s Manual for STWAVE, Version 3.0.. . (View/edit entry)	2001	STWAVE	Model overview	190
See more publications of STWAVE