GWRP Model Archive Instructions

GWRP Required Directory Structure for Model Archive

For consistency in directory structure among the regional groundwater modeling archives, the archive should use the directory structure indicated below:

• Directory structure
• Explanation of directory structure
• Sample directory for download

Directory structure

The following directory structure allows the model to be archived in a well-documented manner to ensure continued availability. As noted in the explanation of directory structure [40KB PDF], not all subdirectories will be necessary for all models.

Explanation of directory structure

A detailed summary of the GWRP model archive structure [40KB PDF] is available for you to download and refer to when creating the archive. The GWRP model archive structure conforms with applicable USGS groundwater model archiving policies regarding archive structure and organization, so that no new requirements are being made of the Project Chief.

Sample directory for download

For convenience, a sample archive directory structure [10KB ZIP] has been developed that you can download and use as a starting point for your archive.