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The data format used for the 2D data currently is the ASCII PLT format used by Tecplot®. An I, J and K 3D regular grid or a series of discrete measured 3D vectors (X, Y, Z, Vx, Vy, Vz) can be input, an example of which is provided in Appendix B, item B-4. Pre-processing of the data is expected to be completed so that the data are ready for direct comparison to the model results. For example, if Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) data are being used, the spatial and temporal averaging must be done prior to importing to average the Reynolds stresses (i.e., turbulent fluctuations). One exception to this is EFDC_Explorer has the ability to average the data into the matching EFDC cells.
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