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== Global Trap Options ==
== Global Trap Options ==
Global options affect all traps.
Global options affect all traps.
* Time limits can be specified on the trap's operation in the [[SMS:PTM_Model_Control#Time|PTM Model Control, Time Tab]].
* Time limits can be specified on the trap's operation in the ''Time'' tab of the [[SMS:PTM_Model_Control#Time|''PTM Model Control'']] dialog.
* Traps can be set to only be active on the last time step of the PTM simulation by selecting "Last timestep trap" in the [[SMS:PTM_Model_Control#Time|PTM Model Control, Time Tab]].
* Traps can be set to only be active on the last time step of the PTM simulation by selecting "Last timestep trap" in the ''Time'' tab of the [[SMS:PTM_Model_Control#Time|''PTM Model Control'']]dialog.


== Individual Trap Options ==
== Individual Trap Options ==

Revision as of 16:49, 18 December 2013

Overview

A trap is defined as an area into which particles enter and are counted.

Global Trap Options

Global options affect all traps.

  • Time limits can be specified on the trap's operation in the Time tab of the PTM Model Control dialog.
  • Traps can be set to only be active on the last time step of the PTM simulation by selecting "Last timestep trap" in the Time tab of the PTM Model Controldialog.

Individual Trap Options

Individual options are specified on a trap by trap basis.

  • The trap may be open (particles are free to leave) or closed.
  • Particles can be counted once per simulation (single trap) or every time they re-enter an open trap.
  • The trap can have a bottom and top elevation defining the portion of the water column the trap exists within.
  • ID – Integer value to identify the trap
  • Name – Text to identify the trap

Horizontal Line Traps

Horizontal line traps lie in a vertical plane, defined by the trap end points and a top and bottom elevation.

Horizontal line traps have a direction associated with them. The direction of a trap determines which particles the trap will count.

  • Decreasing x-coordinate – only counts particles passing through the trap moving in the negative x-direction.
  • Either direction – counts particles passing through the trap regardless of direction.
  • Increasing x-coordinate – only counts particles passing through the trap moving in the positive x-direction.

Horizontal Polygon Traps

Horizontal polygon traps lie on a horizontal plane and are extruded in the vertical direction based on the trap's top and bottom elevation.

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