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4.7. Table-based Input Files (Legacy Format)

Warning

DEPRECATED FORMAT: Table-based input files are deprecated as of 2025 and will be removed by end of 2025.

For new users: Please use the modern YAML format instead.

For existing users: Please migrate to the YAML format using the Transition Guide

This documentation covers the legacy table-based input format used in SUEWS prior to 2025. These files allow you to specify detailed parameters to describe the characteristics of your site using multiple CSV/text files.

4.7.1. Legacy Table-based Format

The table-based approach uses multiple files to define model parameters:

the overall control is done via RunControl.nml.

4.7.2. Migration to YAML Format

For existing users of table-based inputs, see the Transition Guide for comprehensive migration support.

4.7.3. Legacy Format Reference

Input Files

• 4.7.3.1. Meteorological Input File
  • 4.7.3.1.1. SSss_YYYY_data_tt.txt
  • 4.7.3.1.2. Preparing Input Forcing Data
• 4.7.3.2. RunControl.nml
• 4.7.3.3. SUEWS_SiteSelect.txt
  • 4.7.3.3.1. Day Light Savings (DLS)
  • 4.7.3.3.2. Grid Connections (water flow between grids)
• 4.7.3.4. Initial Conditions file

Values marked with ‘MD’ are examples of recommended values (see the suggested references to help decide how appropriate these are for your site/model domain); values marked with ‘MU’ need to be set (i.e. changed from the example) for your site/model domain.