environmental hydrodynamics

By virtue of their complexity, estuaries, coasts and seas are extremely challenging environments where developments of one kind – man-made or natural – often result in impacts on another. Reconciling different interests in these environments clearly requires an understanding of how these natural systems act, react and interact in all their socio-economic and natural dimensions both in time and space.

The Environmental Hydrodynamics group within Deltares supports our clients with in-depth knowledge of the physics and chemistry of the marine and estuarine water systems. The group has gained world wide experience on a variety of small to large water bodies, from the Western Scheldt to the South-China Sea. Our specialist advise focuses on a wide variety of hydrodynamic issues, flood forecasting and flood risks, degradation of water quality, Intake & Outfall impacts, risk assessment and oil spills & contingency planning.

At the centre of our approach lies the state-of-the-art model, Delft3D that generate valuable insights into natural aquatic systems including water-sediment interactions, salt and freshwater mixing phenomena and other hydrodynamic, chemical and ecological processes. These tools combined with the know-how and technical backstopping of Deltares' experts can assist the client in solving the most challenging of management questions.

The group is actively engaged in expanding and applying Delft3D and in assisting clients in the use of this system.

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key projects

The following project descriptions are provided in PDF format:

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For more information contact Tony Minns, manager Environmental Hydrodynamics.

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