SMS (Surface-water Modeling System)

SMS is a comprehensive commercial software package for building and simulating surface water models. Developed by Aquaveo, it provides a full range of tools for coastal and riverine modeling applications, allowing users to access a variety of surface-water modeling solutions for both coastal and riverine environments.

Features

  • Flexible Modeling Approaches: Build models using a conceptual approach with GIS objects or use powerful mesh and grid generation tools

  • 3D Visualization: Interactive 3D environment with optimized OpenGL graphics for improved hardware rendering

  • Data Import: Support for various formats including raster images, elevation data, ArcGIS files, CAD files, web data services, and more

  • Advanced Modeling: Interfaces with a wide range of numerical models for riverine analysis, contaminant transport, sediment transport, rural & urban flooding, coastal circulation, and inlet & wave modeling

  • Mesh & Grid Tools: Powerful tools for building and managing computational meshes and grids

  • Animation & Rendering: Create photo-realistic renderings and animations for presentations

  • Projection Support: Worldwide projection support including Cartesian and Geographic systems