Introduction to Hydrodynamic Modelling

This 1-day course gives beginners and potential users of MIKE 21 and MIKE 3 an introduction to the basics of flow modelling using models in 2D and 3D. The basic concepts in hydraulic modelling are introduced and processes and factors that are decisive for when to apply a 3D approach are discussed. This includes a review of the following questions: Which model will solve your problem? How long will it take? What is the best model set-up? What are the result presentation possibilities? It is possible to learn about coupling to other MIKE 21 and MIKE 3 modules by attending the 1-day course "MIKE 21 & MIKE 3 Transport Models".

Topics

• Overview of flow models
• Issues to consider when selecting flow model
• Setting up simple hydrodynamic models
• Defining and managing boundary conditions, including tidal boundaries, salinity and temperature variations, elevation maps, complex wind conditions, and tilting boundaries
• Calibration and validation procedures
• Using the utility software of MIKE 21/3 Flow Models including presentation utilities
• Detailed walk-through of real world applications

Hands-on exercises are not included in this course.

Introduction to Transport Modelling

This 1-day course gives beginners and potential users of MIKE 21 and MIKE 3 an introduction to the basics of transport modelling using models in 2D and 3D. Processes and factors that are important in determining which transport model to use and selection between 2- and 3-dimensional modelling are discussed. Flow, wave and transport models in 2D and 3D are combined to illustrate the use within coastal engineering and morphology as well as environmental applications. Accordingly, the course covers introduction to the Transport model (TR), the Sand Transport model (ST), the Mud Transport model (MT) and the Particle Tracking model (PT).

The course is a natural extension of the course "MIKE 21 & MIKE 3 Flow Models - Introduction to Hydrodynamic Modelling".

Topics

• Overview of transport models
• Issues to consider when selecting transport model
• Setting up wave and flow conditions
• Specifying sediments
• Transport of tracers
• Calculating sediment transport
• Decoupling, dynamic coupling and morphological changes
• Detailed walk-through of real world applications

Hands-on exercises are not included in this course.

Hydrodynamic Modelling Using "Classic" Grid

This 2-day course provides a practical introduction to the basics of flow modelling and how to get started with 2D and 3D models. The course aims at enabling you to set up and run flow simulations with MIKE 21 and MIKE 3 HD with the advanced data preparation and editing facilities and to turn model outputs into professional presentation material. The basic concepts in hydraulic modelling are introduced and processes and factors that are decisive for when to apply a 3D approach are discussed. A number of exercises prepares you for real-world applications. The course is intended for professionals in hydraulic engineering and management working with inland flooding, lakes, coastal areas or marine environment. An introductory knowledge of MIKE 21 is desirable, but not required.

Topics

• Selection of geographical coordinate system and bathymetry digitization (grid)
• Data organisation, import, editing and quality control
• Fundamentals of 2D and 3D flow modelling
• Setting up simple hydrodynamic models
• Managing boundary conditions, including tidal boundaries, salinity and temperature variations, elevation maps, complex wind conditions, and tilting boundaries
• Calibration and validation procedures
• Using the utility software of MIKE 21/3 Flow Models
• Analyses of model input and outputInterpretation of results and visualisation, including video animation
• Hands-on exercises

Hydrodynamic Modelling using Flexible Mesh

This 2-day course provides a practical introduction to the basics of flow modelling and how to get started with 2D and 3D models. The course aims at enabling you to set up and run flow simulations with MIKE 21 and MIKE 3 Flow Model FM with the advanced data preparation and editing facilities and to turn model outputs into professional presentation material. The basic concepts in hydraulic modelling are introduced and processes and factors that are decisive for when to apply a 3D approach are iscussed. A number of exercises prepares you for real-world applications. The course is intended for professionals in hydraulic engineering and management working with inland flooding, lakes, coastal areas or marine environment. An introductory knowledge of MIKE 21 is desirable, but not required.

Topics

• Selection of geographical coordinate system and bathymetry digitization (mesh)
• Data organisation, import, editing and quality control
• Fundamentals of 2D and 3D flow modelling
• Setting up simple hydrodynamic models
• Managing boundary conditions, including tidal boundaries, salinity and temperature variations, elevation maps, complex wind conditions, and tilting boundaries
• Calibration and validation procedures
• Using the utility software of MIKE 21/3 Flow Models
• Analyses of model input and output
• Interpretation of results and visualisation, including video animation
• Hands-on exercises

Fine Sediment Modelling using Flexible Mesh

This 2-day course provides a practical introduction to the fundamentals of fine sediment modelling using MIKE 21 and MIKE 3 modules. The basic concepts in fine sediment modelling are introduced and processes and factors that are decisive for which model to use and when to apply a 3D approach are discussed. The course aims at enabling ou to set up and run simulations using MIKE 21 TR FM, MIKE 21 MT FM and MIKE 21 PT FM with the advanced data preparation and editing facilities and to turn model outputs into professional presentation material. A number of exercises prepares you for real-world applications. The course is intended for professionals in hydraulic or environmental engineering and management working with lakes, coastal areas or marine environment. The course is a natural extension of the course "MIKE 21 & MIKE 3 FLOW MODEL FM - Hydrodynamic Modelling using Flexible Mesh".

Topics

• Fundamentals of fine sediment transport modelling
• Issues to consider when selecting model
• Application of fine sediment transport models
• Setting up wave and flow conditions
• Specifying particles and sediments
• Calculating sediment transport
• Transport of tracers
• Decoupling and dynamic coupling
• Trouble-shooting advice and tips & hints
• Hands-on exercises

Spectral Wave Modelling

This 2-day course provides a practical introduction to wave modelling using the MIKE Spectral Wave model. The course helps you predict and analyse wave climates in offshore and coastal areas. The course is intended for professionals in offshore and coastal engineering. It is required that participants have a basic knowledge of wave hydrodynamics. An introductory knowledge of MIKE 21 is desirable, but not required.

Topics

• The theoretical background for MIKE 21 SW
• Application of MIKE 21 SW
• How to set up models based on flexible mesh(unstructured grid)
• Decision of spectral formulation
• Calibration techniques and model validation
• Solving practical problems
• Analysis and presentation of results
• Hands-on exercises

Wave Disturbance Modelling in Ports

This 2-day course provides an introduction to wave disturbance modelling in ports and by structures using the MIKE Boussinesq Wave model. The course helps you predict and analyse wave conditions in ports and behind structures where accurate assessment of wave impact is of utmost importance. The course is intended for professionals in port engineering. It is required that participants have a basic knowledge of wave hydrodynamics. An introductory knowledge of MIKE 21 is desirable, but not required.

Topics

• The theoretical background for MIKE 21 BW
• Application of MIKE 21 BW
• How to set up models based on rectilinear grid
• Creating porosity and sponge layer maps
• Calibration techniques and model validation
• Solving practical problems
• Analysis and presentation of results
• Hands-on exercises

Sand Transport Modelling using Flexible Mesh

This 2-day course provides a practical introduction to sand transport modelling and the modelling of morphological changes using a coupled setup with flow and wave models. The course aims at enabling you to set up and run sand transport modelling simulations with MIKE 21 ST FM with the advanced data preparation and editing facilities and to turn model outputs into professional presentation material. The basic concepts in sand transport modelling are introduced and processes and factors that are decisive for when to apply a 3D approach are discussed. A number of exercises prepare you for real-world applications. The course is a natural extension of the course "MIKE 21 & MIKE 3 FLOW MODEL FM - Hydrodynamic Modelling using Flexible Mesh". Participation in the course "MIKE 21 SW - Spectral Wave Modelling" prior to this course is desirable, but not required.

Topics

• Fundamentals of sand transport modelling
• Application of MIKE 21 ST FM
• Setting up wave and flow conditions
• Specifying sand properties
• Generating sand transport tables
• Calculating sand transport
• Decoupling, dynamic coupling and morphological changes using MIKE 21 Coupled Model FM
• Trouble-shooting advice and tips & hints
• Hands-on exercises

2D and 3D Water Quality & Ecological Modelling

This 3-day course teaches you the fundamentals of ecological modelling and gives you an introduction to developing your own ecosystem models using ECO Lab and integrate this into a MIKE hydraulic model. Application examples using predefined ecosystem descriptions of water quality are also examined. The course provides you with a good base for using ECO Lab to obtain accurate spatial predictions of aquatic ecosystem response. The course is intended for professionals in environmental engineering and management in the public or private sector working with inland water bodies or coastal areas. Participants should have a background in applied water quality aspects and/or biology.

Topics

• Fundamentals of ecological modelling
• Introduction to ECO Lab
• Guidelines for ecological model development
• Introduction to ECO Lab templates
• Dialogue overview MIKE 21/3 ECO Lab
• How to set up the MIKE 21/3 ECO Lab FM model
• Calibration and validation procedures
• Interpretation of results
• Hands-on exercises

Modelling Longshore Sediment Transport and Coastline Evolution

This 2-day course is intended for professionals in areas of coastal zone management and planning. Participants should preferably have a background in sediment transport investigations and a good understanding of the coastal processes. You learn how to set up simulations with LITDRIFT and LITLINE along quasi-uniform straight coastlines. A short introduction of the modules LITSTP, LITTREN and LITPROF is included.

Topics

• Overview of LITPACK
• Pre-processing and post processing tools
• Sediment transport calculations
• Setting up simple littoral drift models
• Calculating annual drift
• Establish morphological baseline
• Setting up sediment transport tables
• Setting up simple coastline evolution model
• Shoreline evolution with structures
• Result viewing and presentation
• Hands-on exercises