CorTime is a tool implemented in CORMIX which allows for the automated calculation of time
series data. Using CorTime, one can perform time series analysis due to time varying ambient
conditions or discharge characteristics. CorTime is an automated tool for linkage of CORMIX to
set boundary conditions in far-field coastal circulation models.
CorTime can be used in 2 modes (requires CORMIX v6.0GTR):
- Default Mode
- Dilution Study Mode
In the "Default Mode" mode, CorTime accepts an input file summarizing the varying input data (ambient and/or discharge conditions) for each time step. CorTime then executes CORMIX with input data for each time step and the plume characteristics are calculated for each step.
The results of each time step are independent from the results or conditions of any of the previous or following time steps. CorTime will save the CORMIX case file (*.cmx), prediction file (*.prd) and the session report (*.ses) for each time step that is successfully run.
Dilution Study Mode:
In the "Dilution Study Mode", CorTime accepts a simplified input file which specifies several downstream distances of interest, at which the plume properties like plume dimensions, dilution and concentration are of interest.
CorTime simply runs a separate simulation for each such downstream distance specified, by using the input downstream distance value as that step’s (simulation’s) RMZ ("Mixing Zone Specified -> Distance" option in CORMIX). This mode is mainly used to determine the concentration and dilution values at different downstream locations for a given case, without having to run multiple individual simulations.
In both the modes, an output file called "CorTime-Status Report.txt" is created - summarizing the characteristic plume parameters such as the x,y,z coordinates at the end of near-field region and at the specified regulatory mixing zone (RMZ), with corresponding dilution, concentration, plume thickness, width and travel times - of all the time steps of the simulated period/step.
Please review the CORMIX Feature Comparison table for CORMIX v6.0 versions, to check for CorTime availability - VIEW
