Essentials for Running the Model

All information you need to run a basic hindcast model is found here.

The very simple overview of how to run a prepackaged SCHISM run are found here:

• Running a Preprepared Setup

Going into a bit more detail, the following section covers a broad overview of the essential steps and input files:

• Overview of a Bay-Delta SCHISM Run
  • Grid and Spatial Data
    • Templates
    • Preprocessor
  • Time-dependent data
  • Files that Change with Both Mesh and Dates
  • Driver Files (param.tropic.nml, param.clinic.nml)
  • Other Nomenclature and Concepts
  • Organizing the Launch Directory

An overview of which files are required for a model run, and how we recommend they be organized are found here:

• Required Files, Directory Structure and Recommended Study Practices
  • Required files and structure
    • SCHISM launch directory structure
    • Launch directory
    • Output directory
    • Atmospheric (sflux) directory
    • Study layout
  • Input/Output Units
    • File Units
    • Coordinate System

A step-by-step vignette of running a hindcast model run is found here:

• Vignette: Hindcast Bay Delta SCHISM at Delta Modeling Section with Preprocessor
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Barotropic Simulation
  • Baroclinic