Keywords
data standards, finite difference method, finite element method, 3D models, 2D models
Abstract
This paper describes an Application Programming Interface (API) for managing multi-dimensional data produced for water resource computational modeling that is being developed by the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), in conjunction with Brigham Young University. This API, along with a corresponding data standard, is being implemented within ERDC computational models to facilitate rapid data access, enhanced data compression and data sharing, and cross-platform independence. The API and data standard are known as the eXtensible Model Data Format (XMDF), and version 1.3 is available for free download. This API is designed to manage geometric data associated with grids, meshes, riverine and coastal cross sections, and both static and transient array-based datasets. The inclusion of coordinate system data makes it possible to share data between models developed in different coordinate systems. XMDF is used to store the data-intensive components of a modeling study in a compressed binary format that is platform-independent. It also provides a standardized file format that enhances modeling linking and data sharing between models.
Original Publication Citation
Jones, N., Wallace, R., Jones, R., Butler, C., Zundel, A. "Efficient Application Programming Interfacefor Multi-Dimensional Modeling Data",Journal of Hydroinformatics, Vol. 14, No 1., 2012, pp 1-12.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Jones, Norman L.; Wallace, Robert M.; Jones, Russell; Butler, Cary; and Zundel, Alan, "Efficient application programming interface for multi-dimensional modeling data" (2011). Faculty Publications. 4284.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/4284
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2011-06-07
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7092
Publisher
Journal of Hydroinformatics
Language
English
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Copyright Status
© IWA Publishing 2012
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