Sponsor
Prepared for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington DC, under Work Unit 33251.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2000
Subjects
CE-QUAL-W2 (Computer program), Watersheds - Computer programs, Water quality - Computer programs
Abstract
The primary objective of this research is to integrate a riverine model into the existing W2 code that would provide the capability for modeling entire watersheds. This task was accomplished by the following steps:
• Formal derivation of governing equations and solution algorithm with general channel slope
• Detailed analysis of algorithm for linking branches and smooth implementation of boundary conditions between branches
• Algorithm development and changes to basic model code (including branch definitions with slope, slope correction to solution algorithm, transfer of momentum between internal branches)
These tasks were performed with the following constraints and initiatives:
• Utilize the same solution algorithms as the existing code for hydrodynamics and water quality for the riverine system
• Allow momentum transfer between adjacent branches for internal head boundary conditions
• Refine the turbulence closure hypothesis for riverine sections
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/12061
Citation Details
Wells, S. A., and Cole, T. M. (2000). "Theoretical basis for the CE-QUAL-W2 river basin model," ERDC/EL TR-00-7, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.
Description
Water Quality Research Program ERDC/EL TR-00-7.
The findings of this report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Army position, unless so designated by other authorized documents.