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Gr Particle Tracking Model (PTM)

The Gr Particle Tracking Model (PTM) calculates particle paths from velocity fields generated by the Si3D model.

This page will be expanded in the near future.

Gr PTM Screen Shot

The PTM can be run interactively in Gr.

PTM San Francisco Bay Application

These snapshots compare the path of particles released at different times and locations in San Francisco Bay.

Start - Cyan, End - Red

South Bay Excursion during Neap
South Bay Excursion during Neap and Spring
Central Bay Excursion during Neap and Spring
North Bay Excursion during Neap and Spring

These videos animate the paths of particles released in San Francisco Bay.

3D view of north and south channel releases at the Golden Gate (Lagrangian in white)
3D view of top and bottom releases in Suisun Bay (Lagrangian in white)

PTM Delta Cross Channel Application

This snapshot shows the paths of particles released at different locations across a channel.

Sacramento River at the Delta Cross Channel

These videos animate the paths of particles released on the Sacramento River above the Delta Cross Channel.

2D view
3D view

Contact Information

If you have questions, contact one of the people listed below.

John M. Donovan
jmd@usgs.gov
(916) 278-3120

Peter E. Smith
pesmith@usgs.gov
(916) 278-3125


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