FRINGER

When we, I and Dr. Jun Lee, started to code this model, GOM, we aimed to achieve the following three main goals: (1) the model must be easy to use (i.e., user-friendly) even for beginners, (2) the model must be fast enough, and (3) the model must be stable and provide exact solutions. As I mentioned above, the first goal could be achieved by benchmarking the EFDC. To achieve the second and the third goal, we focused on the Casulli and Walters (2000) work. Following Casulli and Walters (2000) paper, we could achieve the second and third goals. Now, at this point, I believe our model, GOM, fulfills the three proposed goals, thus I am proud of our model... Why is it so complicated? Is there any possibility I can make it easy to use? These were two questions I had whenever I tried to learn a new numerical model; at least to me, it was not that easy to learn a new model. There is a proverb in Korea, "A thirsty man digs a well," and I decided to develop an easy-to-use model by myself. I..

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