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Explore the current performance and future applications of Delta models in environmental quality prediction. Address outstanding issues beyond flow and salt transport, such as particle tracking and non-conservative water quality parameters. Identify areas for improvement and potential applications in real-time operations and emergency response planning.
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Issues other than flow and salt transport: • Particle Tracking • Non-conservative water quality parameters (TOC, temperature)
Core Questions • What are the intended applications of Delta models in the next 10 years? • What is the current performance of Delta models in historical simulations and in foreseeable applications? • What are areas for improvement for Delta models?
Future Applications Real-time: • Operations • Emergency response Planning: • Sea level rise • Island flooding • Frank’s Tract / 3-Mile Slough • Shallow water habitat restoration • Storage and conveyance alternatives • South Delta and other barriers/gates • Changes in operations
What do we think about: • Modifications ready to be incorporated • Geometry revision protocol; datum revision • Delta agricultural uses • Open water areas • Salinity stratification • Goodness of fit measures • Other improvement needs • Resource needs