π§ͺ What is WASP?
The Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program (WASP) is a dynamic compartment-modeling tool developed and maintained by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It helps simulate and predict water quality responses to both natural phenomena and human-induced pollution.
π Key Features
Modeling Dimensions: Supports 1D, 2D, and 3D aquatic systems.
Pollutant Types: Handles conventional pollutants (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus, dissolved oxygen), organic chemicals, metals, mercury, pathogens, and temperature.
Linked Models: Can integrate with hydrodynamic and sediment transport models for enhanced realism.
Modules:
Advanced Eutrophication: Includes sediment diagenesis to simulate oxygen demand and nutrient fluxes.
Toxic Chemical Dynamics: Models fate and transport of contaminants like PCBs and heavy metals.
π οΈ Applications
TMDL Development: Widely used for Total Maximum Daily Load assessments.
Environmental Impact Studies: Applied to major U.S. estuaries and rivers, including: Delaware River/Estuary, Tampa Bay, FL, Lake Okeechobee, FL, Neuse River Estuary, NC, Potomac Estuary, MD Savannah River, GA
π Tools & Interfaces
π§βπ¬ Intended Users
π₯ Availability
π οΈ Integration & Flexibility
π§© Use Case Scenarios
WASP's YouTube channel is a niche gem for anyone interested in water quality modeling and environmental simulation tools. With over 15 videos and nearly 600 subscribers, the channel dives deep into technical topics like:
π§ͺ WASP Tutorials: Including command-line usage, model calibration with WRDB Graph, and introductory webinars.
π Data Visualization: Workshops and webinars on visualizing model results and using open-source scripts.
π Modeling Applications: Presentations on data needs for watershed modeling and EPA-supported tools.
You can explore the channel on YouTube. If youβre working with WASP or similar tools, itβs a solid resource for practical insights and walkthroughs. Want help summarizing one of his videos or integrating a technique into your own modeling workflow
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