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There are three profile types:

•Cyclone

•Sub-aerial

•Sub-aqueous

Assign the profile type on the Profile Type Dialog when adding a new profile.

By default, two profiles are automatically generated:

•a sub-aerial profile; and a

•sub-aqueous profile.

During modelling, one or more profiles are combined to form a Complex Profile that extends from the Beachhead to the Pond.

Cyclone Profiles

Cyclone profiles are only used for upstream cyclone deposition.

Their upstream extent is defined by a Deposition Point.

Their downstream extent is either defined by:

•A specified underflow percentage; or

•Its intersection with surface topography if the specified underflow percentage cannot be achieved.

Sub-Aerial Profile

Sub-aerial profiles define the beach shape above the pond.

Their upstream extent is defined by either the

•Deposition point; or a

•Cyclone beach downstream extent.

Their downstream extent is defined either by:

•The pond elevation; or

•Its intersection with natural topography if it intersects the surface before reaching the pond elevation.

Sub-Aqueous (General) Profiles

Sub-aqueous (General) profiles define the final section of the beach.

Their upstream extent may be defined by:

•The downstream extent of a sub-aerial profile; or

•The downstream extent of a Cyclone profile if it extends below the supernatant pond; or

•The Deposition Point if only one profile, a General profile, defines the Complex Profile.

Their downstream extent is defined by the profile's intersection with topography.