Modeling Working Group

The Modeling Working Group brings modelers together to discuss our common elements, state-of-the-art models in use, and discover ways to improve our spill response modeling.

General Working Group Information and the Topics and Subgroups

  • Biological Effects Model Subgroup
  • Physical Transport Subgroup
  • Oil Spill Modeling:  Physical Fates and Behavior Subgroup
  • Response Modeling Subgroup

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CRRC-Sponsored Spill Modeling Working Group Evaluation of Modeling Approaches and Information Needs for Developing the Next-Generation Oil Spill Model.
Presented at AMOP 2009 by Deborah French McCay, Bill Lehr, CJ Beegle-Krause, and Dagmar Etkin

3D Diagram
CJ Beegle-Krause, Revised 11.05.08

Parameter Variable Supply Demand Schematic
M. Reed, 11.4.08

Subgroup Participant Lists

Wrap-up Notes from Modeling Summit (6.26.07)

OCSEAP Oil Weathering Report (This report is 683 pages.)

Exxon Valdez Oil Weathering Fate and Behavior: Model Predictions and Field Observations

Weathering of Petroleum in the Marine Environment

UPCOMING MEETINGS

The International Oil Spill Modeling Working Group meets on a monthly basis; beginning February 2024 with support from GLCOE. 

An in-person workshop is being planned for September 24-26, 2024 to be held at GLERL in Ann Arbor, MI.

      **please let kathy.mandsager.at.unh.edu know if you would like to be a part of these upcoming activities.

PAST MEETINGS

Modeling Working Group Meeting - IOSC 2024
Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30 pm CT (Room 268)
Meeting Minutes

Modeling Working Group Meeting - IOSC
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Meeting Minutes

Modeling Working Group Meeting - Clean Gulf
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Meeting Minutes

Modeling Working Group Meeting
Monday, January 11, 2010
Meeting Minutes

Modeling Working Group Meeting
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
5pm CT - Room 203 @ Convention Center
(in conjunction with Clean Gulf)
Meeting Minutes

Modeling Working Group Meeting
Monday, May 5, 2008
(in conjunction with IOSC)
Meeting Minutes

Modeling Working Group Conference Call
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Meeting Minutes

Subgroups

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Working Documents: