Predict movement
Visualize surface and subsurface transport to support time-sensitive response decisions.
Oil spill modeling and decision support
OILMAP
OILMAP supports oil spill response and contingency planning with rapid predictions of spill movement and a comprehensive three-dimensional model of hydrocarbons at the surface, in the water column and in the air.
Built for critical decisions
From incident response to long-term preparedness.
OILMAP is an oil spill model system designed for oil spill response and contingency planning.
It provides rapid predictions of the movement of spilled oil and helps responders, environmental agencies and industry professionals model, simulate and evaluate impacts in marine and coastal environments.
Evaluate fate
Track weathering and hydrocarbon behavior across interconnected environmental compartments.
Assess risk
Explore likely paths and minimum travel times for seasonal and long-range planning.
Modeling software in context
Complex model results, presented for practical use.
Use the placeholders in this section for OILMAP screenshots, trajectory animations, mass balance plots and operational map views.
Trajectory mapMass balance3D transportShoreline impactsGIS resources
Core modeling capabilities
Two complementary ways to understand spill behavior.
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Trajectory and fates
Follow a spill through space, depth and time.
A far-field model for surface and subsurface releases predicts the three-dimensional trajectory and fate of oil from instantaneous or continuous releases.
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Stochastic analysis
Plan around uncertainty before an incident occurs.
Stochastic analysis supports risk assessment and contingency planning by identifying likely spill paths and minimum travel times on monthly, seasonal or annual bases.
A connected modeling workflow
Define the incident. Run the model. Explore the impact.
Describe the spill
Specify the spill scenario through simple graphical procedures.
Add environmental data
Enter or connect wind and hydrodynamic data used by the model.
Simulate transport and fate
Model spreading, weathering, entrainment and environmental interactions.
Review results
Animate movement and examine mass balance, shoreline and GIS outputs.
OILMAPModel the full story of a spill.
OILMAP features
Environmental processes and results in one modeling system.
Weathering and interaction algorithms
Includes spreading, evaporation, emulsification, entrainment, oil-reed bed and oil-ice interaction.
Animated transport
Animate surface and subsurface oil movement to examine potential shoreline impacts.
Mass balance and GIS outputs
Review graphical and tabular weathering mass balance results and display GIS resources affected by a spill.
Graphical scenario setup
Use straightforward graphical procedures to define scenarios and enter wind and hydrodynamic inputs.
Designed for the response community
One platform for planning, analysis and incident support.
Oil spill responders
Rapidly examine likely movement and evolving spill conditions.
Environmental agencies
Evaluate potential environmental exposure and affected resources.
Industry professionals
Support risk assessment, contingency planning and operational readiness.
Software support
Updates, documentation and account resources.
Registered users can access account information, application updates and software support documentation through the support portal.
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Bring clarity to your next spill planning or response challenge.
Connect with the Ocean Science team to discuss OILMAP, modeling requirements, training or implementation.