Aquaveo Surface-water Modeling System (SMS) v13.4.8 is a comprehensive graphical user interface (GUI) and pre/post-processing environment for a wide array of two-dimensional (2D) hydrodynamic and wave models. It is an essential tool for hydraulic engineers, coastal modelers, and environmental scientists working on riverine hydraulics, coastal circulation, wave energy transformation, and sediment transport. SMS simplifies the complex tasks of mesh generation, boundary condition assignment, model execution, and visualization of results, making sophisticated numerical modeling more accessible and efficient.

 Core Functional Capabilities of SMS v13.4.8

• Unified Interface for Multiple Numerical Engines
  Manage various models within a single platform. SMS serves as the GUI for popular models like:

  • FESWMS / SRH-2D: For riverine and floodplain hydraulics.

  • ADCIRC: For coastal circulation and storm surge modeling.

  • STWAVE & BOUSS-2D: For nearshore wave transformation.

  • CMS-Flow & CMS-Wave: For coastal morphology and sediment transport.

• Advanced 2D Mesh & Grid Generation
  Create high-quality computational domains. The software provides robust tools for generating structured and unstructured finite element meshes and finite difference grids, with control over element size, refinement, and bathymetry interpolation to accurately represent complex shorelines and bathymetry.

• Comprehensive Data Management & Visualization
  Visualize model inputs and outputs with powerful tools. SMS can display background imagery, topographic/bathymetric data, vector fields (currents, velocities), and contour plots of results (water surface elevation, wave height, sediment concentration). It supports animation over time and cross-section plotting.

• Model Coupling & Tool Integration
  Link different physical processes. SMS facilitates the coupling of models (e.g., linking a wave model like STWAVE to a circulation model like ADCIRC) to simulate interacting phenomena. It also integrates with other Aquaveo products like WMS (Watershed Modeling System) and GMS (Groundwater Modeling System) for integrated water resources studies.

The SMS Advantage in Hydrodynamic Modeling

Numerical modeling of water bodies is computationally intensive and data-heavy. Aquaveo SMS v13.4.8 excels by providing a mature, stable, and feature-rich environment that handles the entire workflow surrounding the core simulation engines. Its strength lies not in being a single solver, but in being the versatile "mission control" that allows engineers to effectively use the best-in-class models for their specific application, from designing river restoration projects to predicting coastal flood inundation from hurricanes. For consultants, government agencies, and researchers, SMS is the indispensable platform that turns raw data and complex equations into actionable engineering insight.