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EngineeringCivil EngineeringHydrologyHydraulicsHydrologic ModelingWater Resources EngineeringFlow ModelingGroundwater ModelingHydraulic ModelingStreamflow PredictionChannelsSteady FlowSteady Flow AnalysisSurface ProfileUser InteractionWater Surface ProfileWater Surface Profile AnalysisWater Surface Simulation
WSPRO is a water‑surface profile model for one‑dimensional, gradually‑varied, steady flow in open channels and for hydraulic structures such as bridges, culverts, embankments, and stream crossings. This manual guides users in operating WSPRO and updates the 1990 edition. It details input data requirements, provides conceptual examples, gives step‑by‑step input preparation instructions, and explains the HYDRAIN and SMS interfaces that automate model interaction. The manual presents example problems, discusses output analysis, and adds two new appendices.
WSPRO, a water-surface profile computation model, can be used to analyze one-dimensional, gradually-varied, steady flow in open channels. WSPRO also can be used to analyze flow through bridges and culverts, embankment overflow, and multiple-opening stream crossings. This user's manual provides guidance for using the WSPRO model and updates a previous edition dated September, 1990. It presents a general overview of input data requirements, uses conceptual examples to illustrate typical data sequences for various model applications, and provides detailed instructions for preparation of input data. Several example problems are included to illustrate both input data and model output. Analysis and interpretation of model output is discussed in detail. Two additional appendices have been added. Section 10 documents operation of the HYDRAIN WSPRO Input/Output Program. Section 11 discusses the operation of the SMS WSPRO interface. Both programs automate user interaction with the computer model.
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