Hydrodynamics - Coasts and estuaries

Hydrodynamic modelling forms the basis for many other modelling studies, whether sediment transport, morphology, waves, water quality and/or ecological changes are being investigated.  Research is being carried out to improve the representation of tide, currents, and surge in Dutch coastal waters and around the world, for example the Dutch Continental Shelf Model (DCSM) and the Singapore tidal model (MHBOX). Both use Delft3D-FLOW and also OpenDA. OpenDA is an open interface standard for a set of tools to quickly implement data-assimilation and calibration for arbitrary numerical models. Hydrodynamic models such as Delft3D can also be used operationally for storm and surge forecasting and operational Delft3D-FLOW applications can be linked with other Delft3D modules e.g. algal bloom forecasting. Delft3D-FLOW is also used in salt intrusion studies and tsunami modelling.

This page is a forum on which to exchange knowledge and ideas related to coastal hydrodynamic modelling. Here we can start discussions on various topics related to applications of hydrodynamic modelling and developments in hydrodynamic modelling. There are several discussion topics associated with hydrodynamic modelling, such as storm surge and tsunami modelling and early warning systems. We invite you to join these and other discussions so we may progress together.