Numerical Modeling - Water Levels & Currents

Hydrodynamics - the movement of water - is an essential element that must be examined in most coastal and shoreline projects. It is the driving mechanism behind many of the processes of interest, including the movement of sediments and contaminants.

Numerical modeling tools are often utilized to define the hydrodynamics of waterbodies. The Baird team has a full complement of such models that may be utilized to address a wide range of problems and design scenarios. The models have varying levels of sophistication and detail with model selection depending strongly on the region of interest, the physical characteristics of the waterbody and the phenomena to be examined. Either finite difference or finite element technology is employed, in either 1,2 or 3 dimensions. The emphasis is on the development of practical solutions for the problem at hand using the best available tools.

Baird has an extensive track record in applying numerical models to a diverse range of problems. Close contacts are also maintained with researchers and other modelers to remain current with new developments & technology in the modeling field.

Typical Applications

• Circulation and currents in rivers, lakes, estuaries and coastal regions
• Tides, storm surge and seiche
• Harbor oscillation and resonance
• River floodplain and coastal flooding
• Wetland hydraulics
• Channel and river hydraulics
• Current interaction with structures
• Statistical analyses