NUMERICAL MODELING

Numerical Modeling is an important tool for understanding the dynamics of water and the processes that occur along with it. Whether reproducing events from the past or projecting the future, we are able to evaluate and optimize projects so that they are safe, economically efficient and environmentally sustainable.

Waves, currents
and tides

Sediment transport
and morphodynamics

Dredging plumes and pollutants dispersion

Metocean forecasting
systems

Operational
simulations

Waves, currents
and tides

  • Hydrodynamic modeling in ocean, coastal, estuarine and riverine scales
  • 1D, 2D and 3D modeling
  • Simulation of wave generation and propagation
  • Salinity and temperature modeling
  • Harbor agitation and overtopping simulations

Sediment transport
and morphodynamics

  • Modeling of cohesive and non-cohesive sediment transport
  • Coastal erosion studies
  • Assessment of navigation channel shoaling rates
  • Optimization studies and dredging management plans
  • Assessment of marine pipelines burial and scour

Dredging plumes and
polutants dispersion

  • Modeling of dredging plumes dispersion
  • Simulation of bottom evolution of disposal areas
  • Oil and fuel spill dispersion modeling
  • Thermal plumes and marine outfalls
  • Water quality modeling

Metocean forecasting
systems

  • CoastalWatch
  • Nearshore waves, currents and tides forecasts
  • Forecasting of operational windows
  • Decision support systems
  • Extreme events alert

Operational
simulations

  • Computational modeling of operational cycles and processes
  • Assessment of operational rules and requirements
  • Assessment of operational windows and downtime
  • Mapping of bottlenecks
  • Alternative studies for operational optimization