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Using MIDUSS 98. by Alan A. Smith Alan A. Smith Inc. Dundas, Ontario, Canada. Getting Started. Confirm that program is authorized Accept statement of Disclaimer Select system of units Define an Output file Set the time parameters. Required first steps:. Selecting Units.
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Using MIDUSS 98 by Alan A. Smith Alan A. Smith Inc. Dundas, Ontario, Canada
Getting Started • Confirm that program is authorized • Accept statement of Disclaimer • Select system of units • Define an Output file • Set the time parameters Required first steps:
Selecting Units • Metric/SI or Imperial • Units are all kinematic (no force or mass)mm/hr, metre/sec, cub.m, hectare-m or inch/hr, feet/sec, cub.m, acre-feet • Units cannot be changed after time parameters have been defined
Output file • Contains a record of all commands, data and results to allow design session to be repeated exactly • Can be converted to an Input database to run in Automatic mode • Should be stored in special folder for each job
Time Parameters • Time step for hydrology • Maximum expected storm duration • Maximum expected hydrograph length Routing or stability time step t = t/N, N = 1,2,3,...
Other features & options • Show or hide status bar • Include full path in Output file • Review Output file at any time • Use context sensitive help • Show or hide ‘tool-tips’ • Select from ‘Other Options’