This two-day, hands-on course will teach you the fundamentals of 2D hydrodynamic modeling (HD) and provide an introduction on how to set up a hydrodynamic model using the MIKE 21 Flow Model HD FM model using flexible mesh bathymetry. We’ll also provide an introduction to how to set up spectral wave models for various applications using MIKE 21 SW.
The hydrodynamic module of MIKE 21 Flow Model HD FM provides the basis for computations of processes performed in many other modules such as sediment and mud transport, transport of heat and suspended matter, oil spill, agent based modelling and ecology but can also be used as a stand-alone application. The module simulates unsteady flow taking into account bathymetry, sources and external forcing. The knowledge of the wave conditions is needed for the design of offshore, coastal and port structures where accurate assessment of wave loads is of utmost importance to the safe and economic design of these structures.
MIKE 21 SW is used for the assessment of wave climates in offshore and coastal areas. MIKE 21 SW is particularly applicable for simultaneous wave prediction and analysis on regional scale and local scale. MIKE 21 SW also provides the basis for calculating wave-induced currents that occur in the surf zone and is also used in connection with sediment transport. Participants should already be familiar with the creation of meshes using Mesh Generator and it will not be covered during the course.
COURSE TOPICS
- Selection of geographical coordinate system, bathymetry digitization (mesh)
- Data organization, import, editing and quality control
- Fundamentals of 2D flow modeling
- Setting up simple hydrodynamic models
- Managing boundary conditions
- Calibration and validation procedures
- Using the utility software of MIKE 21/3 Flow Models
- Analyses of model input and output
- Interpretation of results and visualization, including video animation
- Introduction to wave modeling
- Theoretical background for MIKE 21 SW
- Application areas of MIKE 21 SW
- Decision of spectral formulation
- MIKE 21 SW setup editor
- Mesh generation
- Coupling MIKE 21 SW with other MIKE Powered by DHI engines
- Hands-on exercises
