VEW Utils
VEW Utils is a Python and MATLAB package containing utilities for working with ADCIRC model files, post-processing results, and analyzing model outputs. It provides a collection of tools designed to simplify and enhance workflows for ADCIRC modelers, with specialized capabilities for generating and embedding channel meshes using Vertical Element Wall (VEW) techniques.
Features
Channel Paving: Tools for adding or editing 1D/2D channels in ADCIRC meshes using Vertical Element Wall (VEW) techniques
Mesh Management: Tools for manipulating ADCIRC meshes, including merging multiple meshes with VEW support
DEM Processing: Extract depths at nodes from Digital Elevation Models
Hydrology Boundary: Generate flow boundary conditions from USGS stations or NOAA National Water Model data
Nodal Attributes: Create nodal attribute values including Manning’s n from landuse data
Visualization: Tools for plotting ADCIRC simulation results and comparing with observations
Post-processing: Analysis of simulation results including difference computation
VEW Processing: Comprehensive tools for handling Vertical Element Wall features in ADCIRC meshes
Links
Reference: Bunya, S., et al. (2023). Techniques to embed channels in finite element shallow water equation models. Advances in Engineering Software, 103516. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2023.103516