Overview of Manual
This manual describes the fundamental concepts, numerical model capabilities
and limitations, computational procedures, input requirements and output
descriptions of the various modules in SAM. A brief description of model
capabilities and the organization of this manual is presented below.
Theoretical Basis for SAM.hyd, SAM.sed, and SAM.yld calculations
(Chapters 2, 3, 4)
These chapters describe the theoretical bases for the hydraulic computations,
the sediment transport calculations, and the sediment yield calculations in the
SAM.hyd, SAM.sed, and SAM.yld modules, respectively. They present the
general capabilities of the modules and describe how the computations are
performed.
Theoretical Basis for SAM.aid (Chapter 5)
This chapter describes the general capabilities of this module and describes
how the selection of recommended sediment transport equations is made in
SAM.aid.
Input Requirements and Program Output for SAM.hyd, SAM.sed, and
SAM.yld (Chapters 6, 7, and 8)
These chapters describe the general input data requirements for implementa-
tion of specific module capabilities, as well as providing information on the
various output tables in each module.
Appendices
The various appendices provide specific instructions on the use of the
package. These appendices are:
A.
References
B.
List of Variables
C.
Data Records for Hydraulic Calculations (SAM.hyd)
D.
Data Records for Sediment Transport Functions (SAM.sed)
E.
Data Records for Sediment Yield Calculations (SAM.yld)
F.
SAM.aid Guidance in Sediment Transport Function Selection
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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