Particle Tracking Model
Introduction
The Particle Tracking Model (PTM) is a Lagrangian particle tracker designed to allow the user to simulate particle transport processes. PTM has been developed for application to dredging and coastal projects including dredged material dispersion and fate, sediment pathway and fate, and constituent transport. The model contains algorithms that appropriately represent transport, settling, deposition, mixing, and resuspension processes in nearshore wave/current conditions. It uses waves and currents developed through other models and input directly to PTM as forcing functions. PTM Version 2.0 operates in the Surface-water Modeling System (SMS) interface (v10.1). The model is funded through two ERDC research programs, the Coastal Inlets Research Program (CIRP) and the Dredging Operations and Environmental Research (DOER) Program.
Fact Sheet and More Information
PTM Fact Sheet
Articles
- TN - Demirbilek et al (2005) "Particle Tracking Model (PTM) in the SMS: I. Graphical Interface"
- TN - Demirbilek et al (2005) "Particle Tracking Model (PTM) in the SMS: II. Overview of Features and Capabilities"
- TN - Demirbilek et al (2005) "Particle Tracking Model (PTM) in the SMS: III. Tutorial with Examples"
- TR - MacDonald et al (2006) "PTM: Particle Tracking Model; Report 1: Model Theory, Implementation, and Example Applications"
- CP - Lackey and McDonald (2007) "The Particle Tracking Model: Description and Processes"
- CP - Gailani et al (2007) "Application of the Particle Tracking Model to Predict Farfield Fate of Sediment Suspended by Nearshore Dredging and Placement, Brunswick, GA"
- CP - Lackey and Smith (2008) "Application of the Particle Tracking Model to Predict the Farfield Fate of Dredged Suspended Sediment at the Willamette River"
- CP - Lackey et al (2009) "Assessment of Dredge-Induced Sedimentation of Winter Flounder Spawning Habitat"
- TN - Demirbilek et al (2012) "Particle Tracking Model Data Analysis Tools - Part 1: Capabilities in SMS"
- TN - Demirbilek et al (2012) "Particle Tracking Model Data Analysis Tools - Part 2: Case Study"
For detailed information about the Particle Tracking Model interface visit the SMS:PTM Wiki.
Points of Contact
DOER Contact:
- DOER Contact:
- >> Tahirih Lackey
- Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory
- Engineer Research and Development Center
- 3909 Halls Ferry Rd. Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180
- Voice: (601) 634-3552
- Fax: (601) 634-4314
CIRP Contact:
- CIRP Contact:
- >> Honghai Li
- Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory
- Engineer Research and Development Center
- 3909 Halls Ferry Rd. Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180
- Voice: (601) 634-2840