Summary of "2.14. Model for Scale Adaptive River Transport (MOSART) — ctsm CTSM master documentation":

Introduction to MOSART
- MOSART is a river transport model that is part of the Community Terrestrial Systems Model (CTSM).
- It simulates the movement of water, energy, and biogeochemical tracers through river networks at multiple spatial scales.

Key Features of MOSART
- Represents river networks using a hierarchical structure with different levels of detail.
- Incorporates subgrid-scale heterogeneity by dividing grid cells into multiple river basins.
- Models water and tracer transport through the river network using a kinematic wave approach.
- Allows for dynamic coupling with other CTSM components, such as the land model.

Governing Equations and Numerical Implementation
- Describes the key equations and numerical methods used in MOSART, including the kinematic wave equation, channel geometry parameterizations, and numerical solution techniques.
- Discusses the implementation of boundary conditions and coupling with other CTSM components.

Potential Applications and Limitations
- MOSART can be used to study a wide range of hydrological and biogeochemical processes at various spatial scales.
- Limitations include the need for detailed river network data and simplifications in the physical processes represented.

Conclusion
- MOSART provides a flexible and scalable approach for modeling river transport within the CTSM framework.
- Ongoing development and validation efforts aim to improve the model's capabilities and applicability.