Thank you for participating in the peer review of the South Florida Water Management District's (SFWMD) model titled "Regional Simulation Model" (RSM). RSM is a finite-volume based model capable of simulating multi-dimensional and fully integrated groundwater and surface water flow. We look forward to working with you and receiving your comments on this innovative modeling approach.

Our headquarters is located at 3301 Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach, Florida. We look forward to meeting everyone on the Panel.

Required Reading

	Peer Reviewer Welcome Letter - Thanks for participating.
	Peer Review Statement of Work - This provides a detailed explanation of what we hope to accomplish during this review.
	RSM Theory Manual - This manual contains the theoretical basis for RSM, including governing equations and verification examples.
	SFRSM Fact Sheet - This sheet provides information about the South Florida Regional Simulation Model Implementation.
	A weighted implicit finite volume model for overland flow - Published in September, 1998 in the Journal of Hydraulic Engineering.
	Numerical Errors In Groundwater And Overland Flow Models - Published in May, 2000 in Water Resources Research.
	Case Study: Model To Simulate Regional Flow In South Florida - Published in April, 2005 in the Journal of Hydraulic Engineering.
	Determination of Aquifer Parameters Using Generated Water Level Disturbances, To be submitted in 2005 to Water Resources Research.
	Hydrologic Process Modules of the Regional Simulation Model: An overview - A white paper discussion of the local-scale hydrologic process modules used in RSM.
	Management Simulation Engine of the Regional Simulation Model: An overview - A white paper discussion of the management simulation approaches used in RSM.

Important Links

	Log onto the Peer Review Web Board - This forum must be used for all communication.
	Retrieve RSM Peer Review Web Board Backup Files - This is a central repository of back-up files for the RSM Peer Review Web Board forums. This web board contains the official record of panelists' input to the peer review process.
	Florida Sunshine Law Requirements - Please familiarize yourself with this information.
	Updated on 7/20/05: Preliminary Draft Peer Review Report Version 1.3 - This report is based on the preliminary questions and comments on the Theory Manual and the discussions held during the on-site meeting. This is the first official version of the Draft report.
	Updated on 8/20/05: Draft SFWMD Response to Part I RSM Peer Review Panel Report Version 1.3 (PDF) - This report was prepared by SFWMD as a response to the Draft report submitted on 7/20/05. Based on this response, the peer review panel will now finalize their report to be submitted to SFWMD by 9/9/05.
	Updated on 8/20/05: Draft SFWMD Response to Part I RSM Peer Review Panel Report Version 1.3 (Word) - This report was prepared by SFWMD as a response to the Draft report submitted on 7/20/05. Based on this response, the peer review panel will now finalize their report to be submitted to SFWMD by 9/9/05.
	Updated on 8/20/05: Draft SFWMD Response to Part I RSM Peer Review Panel Report Version 1.3 Appendix B All Issues(Word) - This report was prepared by SFWMD as a response to the Draft report submitted on 7/20/05. Based on this response, the peer review panel will now finalize their report to be submitted to SFWMD by 9/9/05.
	Updated on 9/23/05: Final RSM Peer Review Report (pdf) - This is the final RSM peer review report delivered on September 23, 2005.
	Updated on 9/23/05: Final RSM Peer Review Report (MS Word) - This is the final RSM peer review report delivered on September 23, 2005.
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Interactive Planning and Training Session

	Final Agenda for On-Site Meeting - This is the Final Agenda for the on-site meeting on 6/22-24/05.
	Updated 7/13/05: Preliminary peer reviewer comments and questions on the RSM Theory Manual - These are the preliminary peer-reviewer comments and questions on the RSM Theory Manual and other assigned materials prior to the June 22-23, 2005 on-site meeting. Preliminary SFWMD responses, which were updated on 7/13/05, are also included.
	Meeting Notes From On-Site Meeting - These are the meeting minutes recorded during the on-site peer review meeting on 6/22-23/05.
	Updated on 7/20/05: Preliminary Draft Peer Review Report Version 1.3 - This report is based on the preliminary questions and comments on the Theory Manual and the discussions held during the on-site meeting. This is the first official version of the Draft report.
	RSM Presentations - These are the District's presentations made at the IPTS. Each presentation is available by clicking on the blue titles shown in the agenda.

Regional Simulation Model (RSM) Version 2.2.9 Source Code Information

	Doxygen Report - This provides various types of code documentation such as classes, members, hierarchy, files, directories, etc.
	Understand C++ Code Reports - This site provides detailed information about the RSM 2.2.9 C++ code structure.
	Source Publisher C++ Code Report - This site provides a Navigational/Maintenance view of the RSM 2.2.9 C++ code as well as a printable pdf version of the code.
	C++ Code Maturity Report on 3/17/05 - This is a report on the state of the RSM source code, from a professional C++ programmer's point of view.

Regional Simulation Model (RSM) XML Schema Information

	RSM Ver 2.2.9 Schema - This provides a graphical/navigational version of the XML data input required for RSM version 2.2.9 (June 2005).
	RSM Ver 2.2.2 Schema - This provides a graphical/navigational version of the XML data input required for RSM version 2.2.2 (May 2004). Element and attributes are defined here.
	XML Schema Primer - This site provides an introduction of XML Schemas, with basic and advanced concepts covered.

Additional References

	Review of Methods for Long-Term (1965-2000) Solar Radiation and Potential Evapotranspiration Estimation for Hydrologic Modeling in South Florida - Internal SFWMD memorandum from Michelle M. Irizarry-Ortiz, Staff Hydrologic Modeler Regional Modeling Division, Office of Modeling, December 12, 2003.
	Selected Methodology for Long-Term (1965-2000) Solar Radiation and Potential Evapotranspiration Estimation for the SFWMM2000 Update - Internal SFWMD memorandum from Michelle M. Irizarry-Ortiz, Staff Hydrologic Modeler Regional Modeling Division, Office of Modeling, December 12, 2003.
	Modeling of Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoirs in SFWMM D13R Restudy Run - Internal SFWMD memorandum from R. Novoa to V. Powell, July 9, 2001.
	Alternative D13R description - Special Investigation : Alternative D13R without Lake Belt Reservoirs and ASRs
	HSE Ver 2.2.9 User Manual - This manual contains XML input data information for HSE version 2.2.9 (June 2005).
	MSE Ver 2.2.9 Controller User Manual - This provides information on the XML input data for MSE controllers, up through version 2.2.9 (April 2005).
	MSE Ver 2.2.9 Supervisor User Manual - This provides information on the XML input data for MSE supervisors, up through version 2.2.9 (April 2005).
	MSE Ver 2.2.9 Assessor User Manual - This manual is under construction for model versions up through version 2.2.9 (June 2005?) (Not yet available).
	Simulation Of Overland And Groundwater Flow In The Everglades National Park - Published in the Proceedings of the International Water Resources Engineering Conference.
	Selection Of Spatial And Temporal Discretization In Wetland Modeling - Published in the Proceedings of the International Water Resources Engineering Conference.
	Modification Of Canal Flow Due To Stream-Aquifer Interaction - Published in the Journal of Hydraulic Engineering.
	Complete RSM Bibliography - This document contains all RSM references from the Latex Bibtex database, with all reference keys shown.
	RSM Benchmark Guide - This site provides information on RSM Benchmarks up through RSM 2.2.9.
	SFWMD Client Goals - These are the goals that the District is trying to achieve with the RSM. (Extracted from Tarboton Talk on 6/23/05).
	SFWMM Peer Review Report - This document was produced in 1998 and is the panel peer review of the South Florida Water Management Model which is the existing regional model for South Florida.
	SFWMD Strategic Modeling Plan - This 2003 document contains the District's strategic modeling plan that they have implemented to manage, complete and improve quality for a very large hydrologic modeling workload.
	Modeling and Peer Review Protocols - Chapter 7 (Peer Review) contains information that can be used during this peer review. In particular, Section 7.4 contains a very good summary of peer review questions and issues that should be addressed when reviewing a model and/or model application.

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