TrackMPD v2.3

TrackMPD v2.3 introduces significant enhancements, including parallel computation of particle trajectories, greatly reducing computational time. The advection and behavior modules have been optimized for better performance. Additionally, TrackMPD v2.3 incorporates new processes such as deposition, resuspension, and bedload, along with updated parameterizations of settling velocities, offering a more comprehensive and efficient tool for microplastic transport modeling.

TrackMPD v1

TrackMPD v1 includes advection, dispersion, beaching, washing-off, degradation, biofouling, sinking, and deposition. In particular, sinking and deposition depend on particle behaviour, which relies on the particle density, size, shape, fouling state, and degradation state. The model can incorporate new processes and behaviours, and change the implementation of already existing ones, with new experimental findings or particular applications.

Authors

• Erick Fredj: Main developer of the advection, dispersion and output modules ([email protected]).
• Isabel Jalón-Rojas: Main developer, responsible for the TrackMPD v.1 core, and the behaviour, settling and washing-off modules ([email protected]).
• Xiao-Hua Wang: Contributor.