Publication Citation

USGS Series Open-File Report
Report Number 96-151
Title The Modular Modeling System (MMS): User's Manual
Edition Version 1.1
Language ENGLISH
Author(s) Leavesley, G. H.; Restrepo, P. J.; Markstrom, S. L.; Dixon, M.; Stannard, L. G.
Year 1996
Originating office USGS Branch of Regional Research, Central Region
USGS Library Call Number -
Physical description 142 p.
ISBN

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Abstract

The Modular Modeling System (MMS) is an integrated system of computer software that has been developed to provide the research and operational framework needed to support development, testing, and evaluation of physical-process algorithms and to facilitate integration of user-selected sets of algorithms into operational physical-process models. MMS uses a module library that contains modules for simulating a variety of water, energy, and biogeochemical processes. A model is created by selectively coupling the most appropriate modules from the library to create a 'suitable' model for the desired application. Where existing modules do not provide appropriate process algorithms, new modules can be developed. The MMS user's manual provides installation instructions and a detailed discussion of system concepts, module development, and model development and application using the MMS graphical user interface.