SMS - Surface Water Pollution Modeling System V 8.0

SMS - Surface Water Modeling System Quick Tour (continued)

Calibration Targets

For both point and flux observations, SMS provides an option for plotting a calibration target at the location of the observation. The calibration target displays the relationship of the computed value to the measured value in a simple, intuitive manner.

Profiles

SMS provides tools for plotting a profile along a user-specified cross section.

Data Sets

Large data arrays in SMS are organized as "data sets." A data set is a set of vector or scalar values associated with a mesh, grid or scatter point set. Data sets can be steady state or transient (multiple time steps). Most data sets represent model solutions but data sets also result from interpolation and operations on existing data sets. Contour displays are based on the active data set for an object. Data sets are managed using the Data Browser and the combo boxes at the top of the SMS window.

Data Calculator

The Data Calculator can be used to enter mathematical expressions to generate new data sets from existing data sets. For example, the Data Calculator can be used to compute a data set representing the difference between two other data sets.

Visualization

SMS provides a powerful suite of tools for generating professional looking plots quickly and easily. The following figure illustrates a contour plot of velocity magnitude with a user-specified color ramp.

Animation

One of the most powerful visualization tools in SMS is animation. Animation film loops can be generated from any transient data set in seconds. The film loop can be played back in SMS or saved as a Windows video file (*.avi) file for inclusion in web pages (as shown below) or PowerPoint presentations.

Flow Trace

Support

Free technical support is provided for all licensed users of SMS. Regularly scheduled training courses are also available. Contact us for details.