Documentation For Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program (WASP) And Model Verification Program (MVP)

Abstract

A generalized water quality modeling program and a model verification
\nanalysis program have been developed that have application to a wide variety
\nof water resource management problems. The Water Quality Analysis Simulation
\nProgram, WASP, is based on the flexible compartment approach. It may
\nbe applied to water bodies in a one, two, or three-dimensional configuration,
\nand kinetic models may be structured to include linear and non-linear
\nreactions. The user may choose, via input options, to employ constant or
\ntime-variable transport and kinetic processes, as well as point and nonpoint
\nwaste discharges. The Model Verification Program, MVP, may be used
\nas an indicator of "goodness of fit" or adequacy of the model as a representation
\nof the real world.
\nTo date, WASP has been applied to over twenty water resource management
\nproblems. These applications have included one, two and three-dimensional
\nconfigurations and a number of different physical, chemical and biological
\nmodeling frameworks, such as BOD-DO, eutrophication, and toxic substances.
\nA user's manual and program listings have been prepared. The user's manual was oriented towards the system analyst, whose responsiblity it would be to design, develop and debug new kinetic models for end users, as well as the end user who must prepare the data input to the program.