SMS:BOUSS-2D Using the Model

BOUSS-2D Grid

When using the model, the project will need a BOUSS-2D Cartesian grid. If a grid has already been created or an existing simulation read, the grid object will exist in the Project Explorer and selecting that object will make the Cartesian grid module active.

To create a bouss-2d grid:

1. Right-click on the map data tree item and select new coverage.
2. Select BOUSS-2D.
3. Give the coverage a name then click Ok.
4. Click out a grid frame using the Grid Frame tool.
5. Follow the instructions found at Creating 2D Cartesian Grids.

Boundary Condition data

All numeric models require boundary condition data. In BOUSS-2D, boundary conditions are defined along arcs for porosity/damping, and on nodes for wave-makers.

Damping / Porosity coverage

Damping and porosity coverages contain arcs that represent damping/porosity. The location of the arcs will be the location of the damping/porosity when running a simulation. Assigned to the arcs is the attributes of width and value. Multiple arcs can be created in a single coverage.

To create a damping/ porosity coverage:

1. Right-click on the map data tree item and select new coverage
2. Select BOUSS-2D Damping or Porosity
3. Give the coverage a name then click Ok
4. Select the newly created coverage
5. Click on the Create Feature Arc tool
6. Click out an arc over the grid where the user wants the damping/porosity
7. Click on the Select Feature Arc tool
8. Click on an arc, then right-click and select Attributes

Wave Maker coverage

Wave maker coverages contain points that represent a wave maker. The location of the point will be the location of the wave maker when running a simulation. Assigned to the points are the wave maker settings including type and direction.

To create a wave maker coverage:

1. Right-click on the map data tree item and select new coverage
2. Select BOUSS-2D wave maker
3. Give your coverage a name then click Ok
4. Select the newly created coverage
5. Click on the Create Feature Point tool
6. Click out a point over the grid where you want your wave maker
7. Click on the Select Feature Point tool
8. Click on an arc, then right-click and select Attributes

Related Topics

• BOUSS-2D