Author(s): Tohru Kanda; Kazuo Kanki; Takeshi Nishiyama; Douglas D. Maitland
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Abstract: While the Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) is a sophisticated urban runoff model, generating input files and accessing output is cumbersome. In this paper, the authors have enhanced the data input/output capabilities of SWMM, with the use of computer mapping technology. The Computer Mapping Enhanced (CME) system which has been developed, facilitates the editing of the catchment properties and the sewerage network configuration, in a user-friendly environment, by using a mouse and keyboard in conjunction. The CME system therefore allows full visual confirmation of the sewerage network and catchment layout prior to running SWMM. In addition, the CME system enables the immediate viewing of output by selecting points of interest with a mouse. The CME system was initially conceptualized for use in Japan~1, and therefore, there is some discussion of the present situation in Japan, and the suitability of SWMM for use in Japan. An example of the application of the CME system on a catchment in Kobe is also presented and discussed.
Year: 1993