Outlet - VOSWMM

The outlet is a command to control the outflow of storage.

Parameter Name	Description	Default Value
NHYD	Hydrograph number.	—
NAME	Name of the component.	—
From Node	The name of the from node.	—
To Node	The name of the destinated node.	—
COMMENT 1, 2, and 3	Comment for the command.	—
Tag	Optional category or classification.
System Type	Specifies the junction’s system type, whether it belongs in the overland, storm, or sanitary system.	Blank
Height [m]	Height of Outlet (ft or m).	1
Width [m]	Width of Outlet (ft or m).	1
Inlet Offset [m]	Depth or elevation of Outlet inlet node invert.	0
Flap Gate	Select YES if the weir contains a flap gate to prevent backflow.	NO
Rating Curve	Method of defining a flow (Q) as a function of freeboard depth or head (y) across the outlet.	*Functional_Depth
Inflow Rating Curve	Check on this box means the rating curve of this outlet link will be obtained from the assigned manhole inflow rating curve tool.	—
Coefficient	Coefficient (A) – for the functional relationship between depth or head and flow rate.	10
Exponent	Exponent (B) – used for the functional relationship between depth or head and flow rate.	0.5

Different types of rating curves are available.