To understand the application of NGMS, a few terms need to be highlighted.
Models and Module Adapter
Models are an essential component of NGMS. Data exchange between the NGMS software and the model-executable is managed by the Module Adapter. This Module Adapter converts output from NGMS into the native model data format and it converts model output into the NGMS data exchange format.
Identifying a run
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Within NGMS, various workflows are distinguished as not all runs require that all activities are executed.
E.g. a default run, such as the Calibrated Historic, or Naturalized run, just involves the execution of Modflow, with a set of input files, and the associated post-processing. However, to run a modified scenario, some additional pre-processing activities are needed - to modify the Modflow input files - before the Modflow executable can be started.
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Models are an essential component of NGMS. Data exchange between the NGMS software and the model-executable is managed by the Module Adapter. This Module Adapter converts output from NGMS into the native model data format and it converts model output into the NGMS data exchange format.
Time handling
The FEWS software which typically is used in real-time data processing. The default behaviour of the system is to automatically move forward in time. Displays show data relative to this 'current system time' unless the user changes the 'Display' time in the Dialog.
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When executing a modified scenario, the associated display manages proper handling of the initial state chosen and the associated T0.
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Downloading data
Within the NGMS, the central database holds all the data of all the runs. The user can download (synchronize) this data to its local computer. dependent on its login profile (i.e. login mode), the user can obtain more or less data from the central database.
Synchronization
Synchronization refers to the data transfer process from the central server to your local client (or vice versa). This process ensure that your local datastore contains exactly the same data as the central database.
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