Section 1. Simulation of surface-water integrated flow and transport in two-dimensions: SWIFT2D user's manual

Techniques and Methods 6-B1
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A numerical model for simulation of surface-water integrated flow and transport in two (horizontal-space) dimensions is documented. The model solves vertically integrated forms of the equations of mass and momentum conservation and solute transport equations for heat, salt, and constituent fluxes. An equation of state for salt balance directly couples solution of the hydrodynamic and transport equations to account for the horizontal density gradient effects of salt concentrations on flow. The model can be used to simulate the hydrodynamics, transport, and water quality of well-mixed bodies of water, such as estuaries, coastal seas, harbors, lakes, rivers, and inland waterways. The finite-difference model can be applied to geographical areas bounded by any combination of closed land or open water boundaries. The simulation program accounts for sources of internal discharges (such as tributary rivers or hydraulic outfalls), tidal flats, islands, dams, and movable flow barriers or sluices. Water-quality computations can treat reactive and (or) conservative constituents simultaneously. Input requirements include bathymetric and topographic data defining land-surface elevations, time-varying water level or flow conditions at open boundaries, and hydraulic coefficients. Optional input includes the geometry of hydraulic barriers and constituent concentrations at open boundaries. Time-dependent water level, flow, and constituent-concentration data are required for model calibration and verification. Model output consists of printed reports and digital files of numerical results in forms suitable for postprocessing by graphical software programs and (or) scientific visualization packages. The model is compatible with most mainframe, workstation, mini- and micro-computer operating systems and FORTRAN compilers. This report defines the mathematical formulation and computational features of the model, explains the solution technique and related model constraints, describes the model framework, documents the type and format of inputs required, and identifies the type and format of output available.
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Section 1. Simulation of surface-water integrated flow and transport in two-dimensions: SWIFT2D user's manual
Series title Techniques and Methods
Series number 6-B1
ISBN 0607986174
DOI 10.3133/tm6B1
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Year Published 2004
Language ENGLISH
Description vii, 115 p. : ill., map ; 29 cm.
Larger Work Type Report
Larger Work Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Larger Work Title Techniques and Methods Book 6, Chapter B
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