GenCade

GenCade is a 1D model that combines GENESIS and Cascade. It is operated within the Surface-water Modeling System (SMS) interface. The first official release of GenCade is expected to occur in March 2011. A beta version of GenCade is presently available and can be obtained by contacting either POC below. A user guide, examples of simple cases, applications, frequently asked questions, and important information will be posted here.

Figure 1. Combination of GENESIS and Cascade

GenCade was highlighted during a morning session at the CIRP Annual Technology Transfer Workshop in Jacksonville, FL. This was the first workshop to include GenCade. About 25 students listened to several GenCade presentations, watched a demonstration, and participated in a hands-on example. A full day session of GenCade will be featured at another workshop later this year. The CIRP website will be updated when workshop information has been finalized.

Figure 2. Example GenCade Setup

POC: Ashley Frey <br\>Ashley.E.Frey@usace.army.mil <br\>601-634-2006 <br\>US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) <br\>Coastal and Hydraulics Lab (CHL)

Documentation

• User Guide
  • Getting Started
  • Preparing Input Files
  • Grid Setup
  • GenCade Files, Menu, Model Setup, and Execution
  • Developing Alternatives
• Input Files
• Output Files
• Parameters
• GenCade Tutorial/Example
• Boundary Conditions
• Wave Input
• GenCade Applications
• Model Calibration
• Technical Documentation
• Frequently Asked Questions