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Forecasting for all: A workshop on MIKE customisable technologies, with a focus on operational real-time forecasting, warning and control
Date: Wednesday 22nd April 2015
Venue: Macdonald Ansty Hall Hotel, near Coventry, UK
Cost: Free event!
Registration: www.dhi-uk.info/register

We would like to welcome you to a 1-day workshop on recent developments in forecasting technologies. The session will be led by global leaders in the field, and will be illustrated will real life case studies detailing how forecasting systems have been designed, implemented and are in operational use today; providing forecasts, warning and informing the control of flood defences or operational processes in order to optimise capacity of sewerage infrastructure.

There is now under two weeks to sign up for this free event!

The loose programme for the day is outlined below:

1. Introduction
2. Slow Response Runoff Modelling and ‘Real Time’ Simulations – A Swedish Perspective (Andy Wilson, DHI Sweden)
Andy Wilson (from DHI Sweden but a native of Scotland) will give an update to a presentation he delivered at the CIWEM Urban Drainage Group in November 2014 where he talked about modelling of slow response runoff, in particular focusing on long term/continuous simulations (rather than event based hydrology). Andy will illustrate his presentation with applications from both Sweden and Scotland, and will talk about the importance of Rainfall Dependent Infiltration (RDI).
3. Urban flood forecasting
Use of total catchment hydrology (including groundwater with MIKE SHE)
This part of the day will introduce the concept truly integrated catchment modelling, using MIKE SHE. The session will discuss the importance of groundwater in flood forecasting projects.
Rainfall Radar integration (city-wide urban forecasting)
We will demonstrate how operational real-time forecasting, warning and control can informed by high resolution Local Area Weather Radar (LAWR). LAWR can provide distributed rainfall measurements in a spatial resolution ranging from 500x500 m to 100x100 m, with a 5 minute or 1 minute time, up to a distance of 20 km from the radar (for quantitative estimation). It can also provide an online animation of rainfall within the complete LAWR range.
MIKE CUSTOMISED Real-time examples

4. Walkthrough on the building of a modular, on-line riverine flood forecasting system (equally applicable to urban networks and marine applications)
During this session we will show you the processes you would need to follow in order to go from a standalone model (such as a 1D or a 2D hydraulic model), to a live operational flood forecasting system. Using the example of an existing MIKE11, we will consider simplifications that may need to be made to the model in order to make the model suitable for flood forecasting. That revised model will then be taken into the MIKE Customised platform. From there we will look at boundary conditions and in particular how to provide live feeds into the flood forecasting platform. This will then allow us to use the hydraulic model in flood forecasting mode. From here we will show how to stream the flood forecasting results live online.
Example of on-line river forecasting system
We will take the opportunity to look at an existing on-line river forecasting system that has been developed and currently operational on a day to day basis.

5. Scalability of MIKE CUSTOMISED technology
Introduction to information management systems (making data from other models more useful and valuable)
This session will cover IMS, in particular showing how data from a wide range of technology platforms and vendors can be integrated into our systems.

6. Innovative flood forecasting technologies
Probabilistic forecasting with stochastic structures in quasi-2D networks
This session will consider probabilistic flood modelling using large scale, quasi-2D river and flood-cell networks with stochastic structures in MIKE 1D (our new MIKE 11 engine).
Fast 2D solvers (simplified numerical schemes and high performance computing)
This session will cover both simplified numerical schemes and high performance computing (using GPU cards and/or Linux clusters) options available to you.

7. Discussion on Marine forecasting applications (coastal flooding, harbours and shipping, etc)
Throughout the day there will the opportunity to discuss the concepts discussed in your particular context and potential application.

Lead trainer
Ole Larsen (DHI) with support from Torben Strange Jensen and Steve Flood

What will you get out of the day?
You should leave the day with a solid understanding of the technology available, and the steps you would need to take in order to move your project forward. You can also meet our experts and start discussion with potential collaborators.

What do you need to do next?
The training course is completely free, so simply sign up for the training day here www.dhi-uk.info/register. This training event will be delivered as part of a wider Symposium. However, there is no obligation to attend the earlier events (see www.dhi-uk.info/symposium for more details).

We look forward to seeing you!

Kind regards
The ACADEMY by DHI

Registration is now open for 2015 UK & Ireland Symposium!

For the 2015 event we have a new venue:  Ansty Hall in the Midlands http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdonald-ansty-hall/.

We are still developing the Agenda for both days – thanks to everyone who has offered exciting presentations for the first day.  If you are interested in sharing your applications and experiences of the MIKE software with your contemporaries, please send an email to mikebydhi.uk@dhigroup.com and we will reserve a slot for you.

The first day of presentations ends with the Symposium dinner. The second day consists of series of seminars.

If you would like to come along to either (or, even better, both days) please register here http://www.theacademybydhi.com/course-sessions/united-kingdom-and-ireland-symposium-26600001-04


Attendance at the Symposium is completely free!

Bed & Breakfast is available at Ansty Hall for a special discounted rate of £87.50 per night, or you can make your own arrangements.

If you have not been to the event before and would simply like to know more, feel free to have a look at our symposium website http://www.dhi-uk.info/symposium  or email us at mikebydhi.uk@dhigroup.com.

We look forward to receiving your conference registrations and presentation abstracts.

Steve, Suzie and Mark
The UK & Ireland Team

Annual DHI UK Symposium

The dates for the 2015 DHI UK Symposium have now been confirmed as: -

Tuesday 21st April – User-led Presentations followed by the Conference Dinner
Wednesday 22nd April – Training and Innovation Seminars

We would like to welcome anyone who is interested in learning more about the varied applications of the MIKE software and our complementary technologies, as well as existing and new software users. The Symposium offers the chance to meet people in both the formal sessions, but also over dinner and during breakout sessions.

The event is free of charge* again this year and will be held at Macdonald Ansty Hall near Coventry, chosen to ensure easy access from road, rail and air. It should offer an excellent opportunity to meet your local DHI team and DHI staff from Head Office, as well as your contemporaries from consultancy, academia and research in a well-appointed setting. The presentation line up and training sessions cover a wide range of fields from urban, rivers and catchments to marine and groundwater.

We are in the process of setting up an exciting programme of events for the Seminars on the second day. This year, in readiness for the MIKE 2016 release, we will include a half day workshop on our new MIKE 21 FM Shoreline model as part of an 'Innovation in Marine Modelling' day. All participants of the Symposium will be entitled to a discount off the price of the new Shoreline Model when available.

For a successful first day, as usual, we need your help! If you would like to give a presentation at the event please let us know by e-mailing mikebydhi.uk@dhigroup.com. Everyone is welcome to present projects they have worked on, research they are undertaking – or more general experiences on the use of the MIKE software. You are guaranteed an interested and enthusiastic audience!

For inspiration, please peruse the papers which were presented last year https://www.slideshare.net/sjf_dhi/2014-mike-by-dhi-uk-symposium-user-group-meeting-presentations-and-papers-13-may-2014. The quality of the papers was truly amazing and all the presenters in 2014 continue to have our sincere thanks. Let's see if we can match them this year!

If you would like to attend, feel free to drop us a line at mikebydhi.uk@dhigroup.com and we will keep you updated. We will also be launching a website shortly for online registrations.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The DHI UK Team

* Bed and breakfast is available at the venue for participants who wish to stay overnight on Monday or Tuesday nights, and a reduced rate has been negotiated for Symposium participants. Other hotels are available nearby if you wish to make your own arrangements. Attendance at the day sessions and the Conference Dinner is free of charge.

UK Annual Symposium 2015

We are in the early stages of planning the UK Annual Symposium 2015.

We are thinking about a new venue - but the date is likely to be April 2015.

We love creating the opportunity for you to meet both the UK Team and the wider DHI Team and for you all to meet each other and share what you have been using the MIKE by DHI software for.

The conference usually includes a wide range of presentations and workshop to inspire those who are new to our software as well as those who have been using it for many years.

If you have been working on a project that would like to tell everyone about - Feel free to drop us a line at mikebydhi.uk@dhigroup.com and reserve your presentation slot.

SI Ocean Project: Tidal & Wave Energy



Share your data with internal and external clients with the help of MIKE CUSTOMISED! The above example demonstrates on-line access to DHI wave and tidal flow model simulations for energy resource scoping studies - view the interactive map at http://si-ocean.dhigroup.com/map

In 2011, 3.4 MW of wave and tidal energy devices in advanced stages of technology development had been tested across Europe. The International Energy Agency Ocean Energy Systems (OES-IA) vision document, "An International Vision for Ocean Energy”, has forecasted a global wave and tidal deployment potential of 337GW by 2050. Reaching these deployment targets would see long-term benefits including a reduction in carbon emissions, greater security of supply, and economic benefits through job creation and inward investment. If Europe is to maintain a global lead in ocean energy and gain the benefits associated with meeting these targets, an aggressive deployment trajectory will be required. Read more >>>

See also DHI WaterData Collections at http://waterdata.dhigroup.com/mantaray/collections-cover

Directions in Urban Drainage Past Present and Future - UDG Autumn Conference and Exhibition 2014



DIRECTIONS IN URBAN DRAINAGE: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
MIKE by DHI Software for truly integrated modelling

UDG Autumn Conference and Exhibition 2014
11 Nov 14 - 13 Nov 14
Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, UK

Slow Response Runoff Modelling and ‘Real Time’ simulations



Slow Response Runoff Modelling and ‘Real Time’ simulations: A Swedish perspective - Andy Wilson, DHI Sweden


Delivered at: -

CIWEM
Urban Drainage Group 30th Anniversary Autumn Conference
11 Nov 14 - 13 Nov 14
Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, UK

Ten Years of Coupled Hydrology and Hydraulic Modelling Supporting Storm Water Management



Ten Years of Coupled Hydrology and Hydraulic Modelling Supporting Storm Water Management: Some examples, lessons learnt and a look forward - Ole Larsen, APAC Research Director, DHI Singapore


Delivered at: -

CIWEM
Urban Drainage Group 30th Anniversary Autumn Conference
11 Nov 14 - 13 Nov 14
Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, UK

Advanced Bathing Water Forecasting - Aarhus Water Case Story



Integrated, real-time control and warning for urban areas and receiving waters - multiple benefits from improved bathing water quality to effective flood risk management (incl. integration of numerical models, rainfall radar, automated operation of control structures, etc) - see also http://dhiuk-demos.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/the-aarhus-project-aarhus-vand-under.html

MIKE by DHI Software for truly integrated catchment scale modelling



CIWEM
NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT: THE EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR WIDER DELIVERY
10 Sept 2014 - London, UK

Integrating Flood Risk Into Catchment Management - Michael Butts (DHI)



Delivered at: -

ICE Flooding 2014:
Sustainable Flood Risk Management for Communities and Infrastructure
13 May 2014 - London, UK

http://www.ice-conferences.com/ice-flooding-2014/

Coupling groundwater and ecological models (MIKE-SHE & ECO Lab) - Roberta-Serena Blasone (DHI)



Delivered at: -

Groundwater Modelling Workshop 2014:
Pushing the Boundaries – New Issues and Applications in Groundwater Modelling
13 May 2014 - Birmingham, UK

Integrated Modelling to Support Integrated Management: Real-time Catchment Approaches - Nick Elderfield (DHI)



Delivered at: -

ESI Annual Water Event 2014:
JOINED UP THINKING - Managing the whole catchment's resources for multiple benefits
10 June 2014 - Reading, UK

2014 MIKE by DHI UK Symposium:
Knowledge sharing for water and environmental professionals
Website: http://www.dhi-uk.info/ugm
Date: 13th to 14th May 2014
Venue: Coombe Abbey Hotel, Warwickshire, UK
Cost: Free event
Registration: http://www.mikebydhi.com/GlobalEvents/UKUGM2014.aspx

Please see the final programme below (there is still time to sign up for the event!): -

2014 MIKE by DHI UK Symposium:
Knowledge sharing for water and environmental professionals
Website: http://www.dhi-uk.info/ugm
Date: 13th to 14th May 2014
Venue: Coombe Abbey Hotel, Warwickshire, UK
Cost: Free event
Registration: http://www.mikebydhi.com/GlobalEvents/UKUGM2014.aspx

There is now only one week before the 2014 MIKE by DHI UK Symposium (including the User Group Meeting), and it promises to be a well-supported event again this year.

The programme is almost complete and the latest version can be viewed here. We are very excited to be adding Clifford Williams (Environment Agency) to the list of speakers. Clifford has kindly agreed to give a talk on 'Real Time Flood Forecasting in the Environment Agency'. Read more >>>

We have now finalised our training plan for the second day, and would encourage you all to take full advantage of these free sessions. Highlights include: -

• Wave transformation, overtopping of coastal defences & flooding (MIKE 21 BW 1D & MIKE 21 FMHD)
• Fully integrated riverine, urban pipe & overland flow flood modelling (MIKE FLOOD 3-way coupling)
• Step-by-step guide on creating an unstructured grid groundwater model (FEFLOW). Read more >>>
• Technical briefing on innovative forecasting technologies (MIKE CUSTOMISED)

Please view the programme here for full details.

To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, there are also several special offers ranging from additional free training, to free or discounted software for all those who attend the event.

Online booking is available here, so don’t miss out, make your booking now!


If you would like more information about the event please contact: -

• Steve Flood on 01752 691723 or sjf@dhigroup.com
• Suzie Clarke on 02476 462188 or scl@dhigroup.com

We very much hope to see you at what will undoubtedly be a very interesting and informative event.

The UK Team

The world's water consumption rate is doubling every 20 years — twice as fast as the population growth rate. By 2025, water demand will exceed supply by 56%.

The critical need for water to sustain all aspects of human activity has driven us to inhabit floodplains and deltas close to rivers. Today, 82% of the global population lives in these areas and is exposed to a high risk of flooding.

We constantly strive to develop a robust understanding of the physical water environment as a precursor to any analyses influencing decision-making. Applying state-of-the-art modelling technologies and analytics ensures that we achieve this. We work closely with our clients and stakeholders to appreciate the water management issues that may affect their project outcomes. In so doing, we develop solutions that are appropriate, cost-effective and environmentally responsible.

Read our Newsletter to find out more about the work we have done in the field of 'Surface and groundwater' through few of our highlighted stories. If you have any questions or would like to know more, feel free to drop us a line. Read more >>>

2014 MIKE by DHI UK Symposium:
Knowledge sharing for water and environmental professionals
Website: http://www.dhi-uk.info/ugm
Date: 13th to 14th May 2014
Venue: Coombe Abbey Hotel, Warwickshire, UK
Cost: Free event (excepting accommodation costs - see below)
Registration: http://www.mikebydhi.com/GlobalEvents/UKUGM2014.aspx

There are now only two weeks before the 2014 MIKE by DHI UK Symposium, and it promises to be a well-supported event again this year.

The Symposium is a free-of-charge knowledge sharing event for water and environmental professionals comprising both conference-style presentations (during the User Group Meeting on the first day) and workshop-style training sessions.

The programme is being finalised and the latest version can be viewed here.

As a flood professional, you may be interested in talks on 'Modelling Extreme Water Levels in the Swan and Canning Rivers in Perth, WA', 'Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Studies in Ireland' and 'The CORFU Flood Damage Assessment Toolbox'. The training on the second day will include the setup and review of fully integrated riverine, urban pipe & overland flow flood models.

If you work within the coastal or marine environment, you may find talks on 'Using MIKE 21 for the Estimation of Japan Typhoon Risk', 'How Severe was the 2013/14 Winter, and How Did the Met Office Wave Model Perform?' and 'Water Level and Tidal Current Calibrations in Ramsey Bay' interesting. Training on the following day includes guidance on wave transformation, overtopping of coastal defences and associated flood inundation.

Other presentations and training sessions will cover diverse topics including water quality and groundwater behaviour.

To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, there are also several special offers ranging from additional free training, to free or discounted software for all those who attend the event. You may find the offer of a free 'Natural Flood Management Workshop' with complimentary MIKE SHE 'Pilot Project' licence of particular interest.

For up-to-date information, including a full agenda, please visit the event website at http://www.dhi-uk.info/ugm. Online booking is now available at http://www.mikebydhi.com/GlobalEvents/UKUGM2014.aspx, so don’t miss out, make your booking now!

As usual, our Symposium is free of charge and participants will receive lunch and refreshments on both days. Overnight accommodation is available at the venue for a special rate of £94.50 per person per night, including evening meal and breakfast.

If you would like more information about the content of the event please visit http://www.dhi-uk.info/ugm or contact:

• Steve Flood on 01752 691723 or sjf@dhigroup.com
• Suzie Clarke on 02476 462188 or scl@dhigroup.com

We very much hope to see you at what will undoubtedly be a very interesting and informative event.

The UK Team

2014 MIKE by DHI UK Symposium
Date: 13th to 14th May 2014
Venue: Coombe Abbey Hotel, Warwickshire, UK
Cost: Free event (excepting accommodation costs - see below)
Registration: http://www.mikebydhi.com/GlobalEvents/UKUGM2014.aspx



To download and distribute the latest 2014 MIKE by DHI UK Symposium flyer please click here: -