Initial Loading¶
Define initial pollutant quantities in catchments via the SWMM Initial Loading editor. The editor organizes data into the following groups:
- Identification: Initial load setup ID information.
- Loading Properties: Initial buildup data.
Figure: The SWMM Initial Loading editor
| Edit field | Description | Used or required by simulations | Field name in datastructure |
|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Initial loading setup ID | Yes | MUID |
| Description | Optional description of initial loading record | No | Description |
| Catchment ID | ID of catchment for which initial buildup is specified | Yes | CatchID |
| Pollutant ID | ID of pollutant | Yes | PollutantID |
| Initial Buildup | Amount of initial pollutant buildup | Yes | InitBuildUp |
Table: Edit fields in the Initial Loading editor (mss_Loading)