Wednesday, 18 January 2012
MIKE by DHI 2011 Service Pack 7
Service Pack 7 for Release 2011 is now available. Simply download and run SP7 from here or, alternatively, via the DHI Software Updater. Please refer to the release notes for information on the corrections made in Service Packs 1-7. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the DHI UK support centre at mikebydhi.uk@dhigroup.com
To download Release 2011 Service Pack 7 please click below: -
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To download Release 2011 Service Pack 7 please click below: -
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The latest MIKE by DHI NetWork newsletter has been published, and selected articles are presented below: -
Product News
- High Performance Computing: In the continuous efforts to enhance the value of the MIKE by DHI software, allowing our users to become more efficient, a High Performance Computing Center will assist in boosting the performance. DHI and the new High Performance Computing Center, IT4Innovations, have signed a collaboration agreement. The agreement covers the joint development of new features for the MIKE product family - aiming at making the power of the latest HPC technology available to MIKE software users. Read more here.
- MIKE FLOOD de facto standard in Italy: Implementation of the EU Floods Directive call for enhanced use of deterministic models for risk assessment and management of floods. In Italy MIKE FLOOD is already a standard in many Italian regions, and has officially been adopted by many River Basin Authorities. Some of these authorities have organised training courses in MIKE FLOOD with participants from other sister organisations. MIKE FLOOD is now the most frequently used 2D numerical model in Italy. Read more here.
- Tsunami Hazard Assessment and Emergency Response Planning (MIKE 21): Port of Long Beach, CA and Port of Los Angeles, CA use Advanced Wave Modelling for Tsunami Hazard Assessment and Emergency Response Planning. Interest in assessment of the potential for tsunamis along the southern California coast and the associated impacts to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach was renewed in light of the devastation caused by the recent Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami of December 26, 2004. Historically, concern for tsunamis along the California coast has been limited to distant sources such as Alaska, Chile, or others. However, a few recent studies have been suggesting potential tsunami sources within the southern California Bight which could have a greater impact to the Ports due to the short travel distance and higher amplitudes than expected from the remote sources. Moffatt & Nichol conducted an investigation of the potential tsunami hazard for the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. A detailed tsunami propagation and inundation numerical model was prepared using DHI's MIKE 21 Boussinesq Wave Model to evaluate several potential sources of a tsunami, including potential subaquatic landslides, a thrust fault, and several strike slip faults capable of producing seafloor uplift. Click here to read the full article. An animation can be seen below.
- Addressing Stormwater Drainage Problem (MIKE URBAN): City of Newport Is Addressing Stormwater Drainage Problems using 2D Urban Flood Modelling The City of Newport News has been working in cooperation with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) to develop and calibrate a hydraulic model of the City's wastewater collection system using DHI's MIKE URBAN software. The City's model is being used in conjunction with a regional hydraulic model being prepared by HRSD to evaluate and optimize a wet weather control plan. Building on the success of this program, the City has decided to leverage their investment in MIKE URBAN by also using it for planning and design of the stormwater drainage and collection system. Click here to read the full article.
- Evaluation of Environmental impacts from cooling water system (MIKE 3): Click here to read the full article.
- Wastewater Treatments Plant applications (WEST): Want to read more? Click here.
- Optimizing Wastewater Facility Plan (MIKE URBAN): Click here to read the full article.
Other News
Additional Case Studies
- Put your mind at ease, DHI makes sure you have a clean and relaxing swim! Three of our Danish experts, Anders Erichsen, Hanne Kaas and Claus Jørgensen, highlight dynamic modelling of bathing water quality for early contamination warning in the December newsletter of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Promoting, University of Bonn. Read their article here.
- Getting the most out of hydropower potential in the Alps! DHI has joined the Enermet consortium and will provide accurate forecasts of the hydropower potential in selected countries of the Alps, thereby adding key information to the existing weather and energy forecasts. The system is based on a methodology that has previously been developed by DHI for the Scandinavian countries. Read more here.
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Monday, 5 December 2011
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Spring 2012 User Group Meeting on the 20th of March 2012, and Seminar Day on 21st of March 2012.
If you would like to present a paper at the User Group Meeting, the agenda is almost finalised but there are still a few slots available. Please contact Steve Flood on 01752 691723 or sjf@dhigroup.com for more details.
For the Seminar Day, we would welcome suggestions for training content. For inspiration please see our latest DHI Training Course catalogue here http://courses.dhigroup.com/catalogue2011/ and the MIKE by DHI Software catalogue here http://www.mike-by-dhi.com/
Online booking will be available shortly, and you will receive an e-mail with the link soon.
Together with you, we contribute to solving the world's challenges in water environments
We at DHI believe that knowledge of water is necessary to support peaceful and sustainable development of societies.
Besides sharing our knowledge with our clients and partners, we specifically support women in developing countries in advancing their career opportunities in the management of water resources.
Read about the Women's Water Fund, and meet future water leaders from Asia and Africa.
Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for 2012
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Spring 2012 User Group Meeting on the 20th of March 2012, and Seminar Day on 21st of March 2012.
If you would like to present a paper at the User Group Meeting, the agenda is almost finalised but there are still a few slots available. Please contact Steve Flood on 01752 691723 or sjf@dhigroup.com for more details.
For the Seminar Day, we would welcome suggestions for training content. For inspiration please see our latest DHI Training Course catalogue here http://courses.dhigroup.com/catalogue2011/ and the MIKE by DHI Software catalogue here http://www.mike-by-dhi.com/
Online booking will be available shortly, and you will receive an e-mail with the link soon.
Together with you, we contribute to solving the world's challenges in water environments
We at DHI believe that knowledge of water is necessary to support peaceful and sustainable development of societies.
Besides sharing our knowledge with our clients and partners, we specifically support women in developing countries in advancing their career opportunities in the management of water resources.
Read about the Women's Water Fund, and meet future water leaders from Asia and Africa.
Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for 2012
NB: The main photograph above shows Burrator Reservoir partly frozen with a reflection of Down Tor.
For (even!) more information about Burrator Reservoir please visit http://www.devonheritage.org/Places/Sheepstor/BurratorReservoir.htm (includes photographs taken during the construction of the dam), http://www.plymouthdata.info/BurratorReservoir.htm and http://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/conservation/projects/burrator-historic-and-natural-environment
Photograph Copyright © 2010 Graham Nathan. For use on this blog, the photograph has been restricted to a maximum resolution of 600 x 400 pixels. For full usage details please visit Media Stock (Front to Back Media Ltd) at http://www.mediastock.co.uk/digital-stock-photos.aspx and http://www.mediastock.co.uk/agreements/terms-of-sale-and-use.aspx
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The 2012 MIKE by DHI UK User Group Meeting will be held on the 20th March 2012 at the Lion Quays Waterside Resort, Oswestry.
On the following day, 21st March 2012, training sessions and specialised seminars will be held at the same venue.
Participation in the User Group Meeting is free of charge. The Training Sessions are also free of charge to UGM participants and will include hand-outs, lunch and coffee.
The programme is already filling up but if you would like to present a paper please contact us without delay. The draft agenda will be published in the January 2012 Newsletter.
For more information please contact: -
- Simon Matthews on 01694 722795 or sm@dhigroup.com
- Steve Flood on 01752 691723 or sjf@dhigroup.com
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
The influence of land cover roughness on the results of high resolution tsunami inundation modelling
At the MIKE by DHI User Group Meeting held in Hamburg, Germany over the 24th - 25th May 2011, Dr. Andreas Kortenhaus from the Leichtweiß Institute for Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources (TU Braunschweig), Dept. of Hydromechanics and Coastal Engineering, kindly delivered a presentation based upon research into the influence of land cover roughness on the results of high resolution tsunami inundation modelling.
This study has now been published and is available via the following link: -
Source dhi-wasy.blogspot.com (7th October 2011).
At the MIKE by DHI User Group Meeting held in Hamburg, Germany over the 24th - 25th May 2011, Dr. Andreas Kortenhaus from the Leichtweiß Institute for Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources (TU Braunschweig), Dept. of Hydromechanics and Coastal Engineering, kindly delivered a presentation based upon research into the influence of land cover roughness on the results of high resolution tsunami inundation modelling.
This study has now been published and is available via the following link: -
Source dhi-wasy.blogspot.com (7th October 2011).
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The latest MIKE by DHI NetWork newsletter has been published, and contains the following articles: -
Main Article
Product News
- MIKE by DHI 2011 Service Pack 6
Application Examples
- Improving bypass and increasing navigation depth
- Improving system optimization for wastewater utility
- Improving preventive flood protection
- What the users say
- Feed-back from UGMs, Conferences and Seminars in 2011
- Upcoming Events
- Training
- Feedback from training courses in 2011
- Upcoming MIKE by DHI Training Courses
Update - Revamped Publications Section & DHI Scribd channel
Please visit our revamped Publications section here. We’ve enriched the content with lots of useful material such as case stories and solution flyers – which are now accessible through our new Scribd Channel.
Follow us on our new DHI Scribd channel, to easily access and share our publications. Scribd, the world's largest social reading and publishing site, ensures widespread access to our documents and offers easy sharing functionalities.
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Other News
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Sunday, 23 October 2011
Comprehensive Overview of MIKE SHE
Comprehensive overview of MIKE SHE by Douglas Graham (Oct 2011).
MIKE SHE Questions & Answers
MIKE SHE questions and answers; an interview with Douglas Graham (Oct 2011).
For more videos / animations please visit the DHI Group, MIKE by DHI and FEFLOW YouTube channels: -
Comprehensive overview of MIKE SHE by Douglas Graham (Oct 2011).
MIKE SHE Questions & Answers
MIKE SHE questions and answers; an interview with Douglas Graham (Oct 2011).
For more videos / animations please visit the DHI Group, MIKE by DHI and FEFLOW YouTube channels: -
- http://www.youtube.com/user/DHIGroup
- http://www.youtube.com/user/MIKEbyDHI
- http://www.youtube.com/user/FEFLOWbyDHI
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Monday, 10 October 2011
Release 2011 Service Pack 6
Service Pack 6 for Release 2011 is now available. Simply download and run SP6 from here or, alternatively, via the DHI Software Updater. Please refer to the release notes for information on the corrections made in Service Packs 1-6. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the DHI UK support centre at mikebydhi.uk@dhigroup.com
To download Release 2011 Service Pack 6 please click below: -
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To download Release 2011 Service Pack 6 please click below: -
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Example MIKE 21 Coupled Model to investigate swell wave propagation in the English Channel
Introduction
In February this year (2011) a large storm in the North Atlantic caused swell waves with periods of 20-25 seconds to propagate into the English Channel. Whilst this is not unusual in itself (beaches along the south coast have historically been subject to similar storms), the combination with high water of these small wave height, long period waves led to a series of flooding “near misses” along the South Coast as swell waves led to damage and overtopping of some defences including natural barrier beaches.
It is important to note that many of the beaches along the south coast are gravel/shingle dominated barriers which are typically considered reflective in morphological classifications (Short 1979). Greenwood (1984) noted that reflective beaches, which are already prone to sub-harmonic edge waves, can interact with longer period swell waves leading to an amplification of wave run up, a mechanism which leads to higher than anticipated overtopping and overwashing of the crest with consequent implications for barrier stability and hinterland flooding. With increasing emphasis from operating authorities being placed on beach management of such natural defences, it is important to understand the driving conditions in an event such as this to plan effective management.
With this in mind, DHI have developed a demonstration model of this event to show how the Flexible Mesh series of models allows you to take large scale North East Atlantic basin driving forces to understand the impact at a local scale. The coupled model developed makes use of the Spectral Wave and Hydrodynamic modules of the MIKE by DHI software and uses freely available data sources as inputs.
For this regionally focused modeling study, bathymetry data has been sourced from the GEBCO 08 Grid bathymetry data set which provides a 30 arc-second grid of the entire globe. Tidal data was obtained from the MIKE 21 toolbox to allow the flow model to be adequately resolved.
In addition the driving forces of the storm in the North East Atlantic needed to be represented. For this the NOAA/NCEP reanalysis data was used. This data set can provide driving wind fields and pressures for the entire globe and a temporal and spatial subset was utilized for this demonstration. The NOAA/NCEP reanalysis data is 6 hourly at a spatial resolution of 2.5 degrees. Available pressure charts from the UK Met Office provide a validation of the data set used as seen in Figure 1 below.
Figure 1 – Met office and NOAA/NCEP reanalysis data used as forcing conditions for the model.
The mesh used for the modelling was optimized to provide a suitable representation of the features of interest in the storm and whilst starting out as a mesh of the entire North Atlantic for the entire duration of the storm system, this was reduced to a smaller North-East Atlantic model for a period including 3 days prior to the storm striking the South coast of the UK. This was to enable the wave model to be run in fully spectral mode, the most suitable for allowing the wind/wave generation and transport process to take place and at a computational speed that would be achievable for operational forecasting models (~1-2 hour model run times for combined wave and flow conditions).
Introduction
In February this year (2011) a large storm in the North Atlantic caused swell waves with periods of 20-25 seconds to propagate into the English Channel. Whilst this is not unusual in itself (beaches along the south coast have historically been subject to similar storms), the combination with high water of these small wave height, long period waves led to a series of flooding “near misses” along the South Coast as swell waves led to damage and overtopping of some defences including natural barrier beaches.
It is important to note that many of the beaches along the south coast are gravel/shingle dominated barriers which are typically considered reflective in morphological classifications (Short 1979). Greenwood (1984) noted that reflective beaches, which are already prone to sub-harmonic edge waves, can interact with longer period swell waves leading to an amplification of wave run up, a mechanism which leads to higher than anticipated overtopping and overwashing of the crest with consequent implications for barrier stability and hinterland flooding. With increasing emphasis from operating authorities being placed on beach management of such natural defences, it is important to understand the driving conditions in an event such as this to plan effective management.
With this in mind, DHI have developed a demonstration model of this event to show how the Flexible Mesh series of models allows you to take large scale North East Atlantic basin driving forces to understand the impact at a local scale. The coupled model developed makes use of the Spectral Wave and Hydrodynamic modules of the MIKE by DHI software and uses freely available data sources as inputs.
For this regionally focused modeling study, bathymetry data has been sourced from the GEBCO 08 Grid bathymetry data set which provides a 30 arc-second grid of the entire globe. Tidal data was obtained from the MIKE 21 toolbox to allow the flow model to be adequately resolved.
In addition the driving forces of the storm in the North East Atlantic needed to be represented. For this the NOAA/NCEP reanalysis data was used. This data set can provide driving wind fields and pressures for the entire globe and a temporal and spatial subset was utilized for this demonstration. The NOAA/NCEP reanalysis data is 6 hourly at a spatial resolution of 2.5 degrees. Available pressure charts from the UK Met Office provide a validation of the data set used as seen in Figure 1 below.
Figure 1 – Met office and NOAA/NCEP reanalysis data used as forcing conditions for the model.
The mesh used for the modelling was optimized to provide a suitable representation of the features of interest in the storm and whilst starting out as a mesh of the entire North Atlantic for the entire duration of the storm system, this was reduced to a smaller North-East Atlantic model for a period including 3 days prior to the storm striking the South coast of the UK. This was to enable the wave model to be run in fully spectral mode, the most suitable for allowing the wind/wave generation and transport process to take place and at a computational speed that would be achievable for operational forecasting models (~1-2 hour model run times for combined wave and flow conditions).
Monday, 26 September 2011
Hands on FEFLOW training 26th – 27th October 2011
ESI, in conjunction with DHI-WASY, have announced a 2 day FEFLOW training course in Shrewsbury on 26th and 27th October 2011 aimed at giving both an insight and training into the effective utilisation of FEFLOW simulation modelling software: -
More information and booking details: -
ESI, in conjunction with DHI-WASY, have announced a 2 day FEFLOW training course in Shrewsbury on 26th and 27th October 2011 aimed at giving both an insight and training into the effective utilisation of FEFLOW simulation modelling software: -
- Hands on introduction to modelling with FEFLOW: 26th October 2011
- Focus on FEFLOW modelling for Ground Source Energy: 27th October 2011
More information and booking details: -
- http://www.esinternational.com/hands-on-feflow-training-26th-27th-october-2011
- http://www.esinternational.com/practical-training-in-feflow
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Monday, 19 September 2011
Modelling to support the Water Framework Directive and integrated catchment management
15 November 2011, 10am – 4pm
The Geological Society, Burlington House, London
The Water Framework Directive is a key driver of environmental management with its fundamental objective to maintain, and prevent the deterioration of, surface water and groundwater quantitative and qualitative “high status”. This requires that EU Member States ensure that a co-ordinated approach to water management is adopted. As part of this, better conceptual and mathematical models are required to assess the impact of any proposed changes in catchment management on, for example, groundwater and surface water quality. Such modelling will inform catchment management and policy but is only likely to be effective if deemed to be valid by all of the relevant stakeholders.
Aims of the workshop
This workshop will explore these issues by considering what the current gaps in knowledge are, what existing methods and models are useful for integrated catchment management, what improvements in conceptual and numerical modelling are required, and how models can provide evidence to stakeholders to support changes in management practice. The meeting will focus on these challenges within the context of the DEFRA Demonstration Test Catchments initiative and agricultural diffuse water pollution.
Full details and booking form:
15 November 2011, 10am – 4pm
The Geological Society, Burlington House, London
Aims of the workshop
This workshop will explore these issues by considering what the current gaps in knowledge are, what existing methods and models are useful for integrated catchment management, what improvements in conceptual and numerical modelling are required, and how models can provide evidence to stakeholders to support changes in management practice. The meeting will focus on these challenges within the context of the DEFRA Demonstration Test Catchments initiative and agricultural diffuse water pollution.
Full details and booking form:
- http://www.groundwateruk.org/model/Next_workshop.aspx
- http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/gsl/groups/specialist/hydro/page10514.html
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Friday, 9 September 2011
Animated visualization of a 3D groundwater model for a flooded salt mine (Stereoscopic 3D)
To turn off stereoscopic 3D, click the red '3D' icon on the bottom navigation bar while the animation is running.
Objective of the project
Using the abandoned and flooded historical salt mine located near Staßfurt, Germany, as a case study, improve the general knowledge of the dynamics of naturally or intentionally flooded salt mines.
Approach
A regional three-dimensional mass-transport FEFLOW® model was built for the project area, including detailed 3D geometric schematizations of the mine workings.
In addition two-dimensional type-models were computed, for instance to study chemical reaction kinetics, where NaCl and MgCl2 represent the dominant salt species. Precipitation and dissolution are controlled by the amount of available MgCl2, due to this the bulk density is affected. Furthermore, permeability and porosity are also modified dynamically by precipitation and dissolution.
Benefit
Applying the FEFLOW® model it could be shown that the relevant processes in a flooded salt-mine can be modelled, precipitation and dissolution reactive processes for multi-species and multi-density processes can be modelled in type models, using the advanced visualisation possibilities of FEFLOW 6 the set-up of such a model can be speeded up, runtimes can be kept reasonably short by using parallelization.
For more information, please visit http://www.feflow.info/
To turn off stereoscopic 3D, click the red '3D' icon on the bottom navigation bar while the animation is running.
Objective of the project
Using the abandoned and flooded historical salt mine located near Staßfurt, Germany, as a case study, improve the general knowledge of the dynamics of naturally or intentionally flooded salt mines.
Approach
A regional three-dimensional mass-transport FEFLOW® model was built for the project area, including detailed 3D geometric schematizations of the mine workings.
In addition two-dimensional type-models were computed, for instance to study chemical reaction kinetics, where NaCl and MgCl2 represent the dominant salt species. Precipitation and dissolution are controlled by the amount of available MgCl2, due to this the bulk density is affected. Furthermore, permeability and porosity are also modified dynamically by precipitation and dissolution.
Benefit
Applying the FEFLOW® model it could be shown that the relevant processes in a flooded salt-mine can be modelled, precipitation and dissolution reactive processes for multi-species and multi-density processes can be modelled in type models, using the advanced visualisation possibilities of FEFLOW 6 the set-up of such a model can be speeded up, runtimes can be kept reasonably short by using parallelization.
Potential Applications
Mine flooding can not only alter underground hydrogeology, but also cause the collapse of mine workings (potentially exacerbating groundwater related flooding elsewhere), ground subsidence and damage to surface structures both in the mine and in the surrounding area. FEFLOW can be used to model the long term performance of flooding control measures, as well as dewatering works, in operational and abandoned mine workings - particularly important where rock formations are highly prone to chemical attack and erosion (e.g. gypsum mines). FEFLOW can also be used to validate remediation schemes for groundwater contaminated by mining activity.
For more information, please visit http://www.feflow.info/
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Thursday, 8 September 2011
WEST – Modelling Wastewater Treatment Plants
WEST is a powerful and user-friendly tool for dynamic modelling and simulation of wastewater treatment plants. The extensive state-of-the art model and process library of WEST allows users to model and evaluate almost any kind of modern wastewater treatment plant. WEST is specifically designed for engineers and professionals who want to simulate processes where physical, biological or chemical processes are interlinked to test different scenarios and to assess the treatment efficiency as well as operational cost.
Following the recent bankruptcy of MOSTforWATER, DHI has taken over selected assets from the estate - including all rights to WEST. DHI sees WEST as an important addition to the MIKE by DHI family – an addition which complements our product family in an important and growing market area.
DHI continues the on-going development of WEST as planned and will continue to offer WEST users high quality technical support and training similar to any other MIKE product.
The upcoming release of WEST is planned for October 2011 and will include significant new features and improvements, such as: -
As the leading provider of advanced software tools for the industry DHI is convinced that WEST provides a valuable expansion to the MIKE by DHI product line to the benefit of both MIKE and WEST users who now can look forward to further integration and broader service offerings from DHI.
DHI will provide customer support and training for WEST users through its current global network of offices and network.
For more information, please contact Morten Rungø by e-mail at mor@dhigroup.com, or visit http://www.mikebydhi.com/Products/Cities/WEST.aspx
Following the recent bankruptcy of MOSTforWATER, DHI has taken over selected assets from the estate - including all rights to WEST. DHI sees WEST as an important addition to the MIKE by DHI family – an addition which complements our product family in an important and growing market area.
DHI continues the on-going development of WEST as planned and will continue to offer WEST users high quality technical support and training similar to any other MIKE product.
The upcoming release of WEST is planned for October 2011 and will include significant new features and improvements, such as: -
- Faster and more user-friendly interactive layout editing
- New model editor providing: syntax-aware MSL model editing, Gujer matrix editing, and model library browser
- 5 new experiment types: uncertainty analysis, scenario analysis, local sensitivity analysis, global sensitivity analysis, and parameter estimation
As the leading provider of advanced software tools for the industry DHI is convinced that WEST provides a valuable expansion to the MIKE by DHI product line to the benefit of both MIKE and WEST users who now can look forward to further integration and broader service offerings from DHI.
DHI will provide customer support and training for WEST users through its current global network of offices and network.
For more information, please contact Morten Rungø by e-mail at mor@dhigroup.com, or visit http://www.mikebydhi.com/Products/Cities/WEST.aspx
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Sunday, 14 August 2011
Safe embrace: Supporting local fisheries with innovative harbour design
What’s a fisherman without a safe harbour to come home to? In Hvide Sande on Denmark’s western coast, the local fishermen are facing a problem: their harbour entrance is not only too shallow for modern fishing vessels but regularly obstructed by sediment, some times for weeks at a time. DHI applied its modelling tools for a new design of the harbour’s entrance and to plan the accompanying dredging activities.
Hvide Sande is a picturesque fishing village on Denmark’s exposed North Sea coast with little more than 3000 inhabitants and approximately 60 fisheries vessels. Fishing is a major source of income, for the fishermen themselves and the associated processing industry as well as a major attractor for the tourism sector.
However, Hvide Sande Harbour faces some problems. The natural depth of the sand bars bypassing the harbour is only 2.5 metres, not sufficient to accommodate today’s fishing vessels that require a minimum depth of 6.0 metres. Moreover, heavy sedimentation in the harbour’s access channel, especially following storm events, hampers the safe passage of vessels and ships. Therefore, the authorities wished to increase navigation depth in front of the harbour while at the same time reducing sedimentation in the access channel.
In an innovative approach, DHI managed to solve all these problems in one go. DHI’s concept consists of a combination of new protective breakwaters, embracing the harbour entrance, and capital dredging of the coastline north of the harbour, where the deposited sediment usually originates. The streamlined breakwaters result in an increased flow velocity past the harbour mouth, thereby reducing sediment deposition in that area. Dredging of the coastline in the updrift area further helps to maintain the required water depth. The approach builds on a combination of DHI’s advanced morphological modelling tools and a large set of field data: Hourly wave, wind and water level measurements, as well as weekly soundings of the harbour access channel, allowed for a thorough calibration and validation of the models.
As a result, Hvide Sande Harbour is spared double trouble. DHI’s solution significantly reduces dredging requirements as well as downtime due to inaccessibility of the harbour. The effect is far-ranging: In the new harbour, fish can be landed during all weather-conditions, guaranteeing the supply of local fresh fish. Fishermen do not need to find another harbour to land their fish, saving them precious time and money. All in all, the new harbour, under construction as of June 2011 and scheduled to be completed by fall 2012, will help to maintain a small fishing community in a rural environment, receiving the local fishermen in its safe embrace.
Compare the old and the new harbour design, and see the resulting changes in the navigation channel: -
The layout of an old breakwater results in blocking of the access channel by a sediment bypass bar with a crest at a depth of 2.5 m. Maintenance dredging of the bar is required to ensure a safe navigation depth of 4.5 m (Long-term morphological modeling performed with MIKE by DHI software).
A new breakwater layout 'designed by DHI' results in a 2 m increased depth of the sediment bypass bar and an improved natural bypass of sediment transport. Maintenance dredging of the bar is no longer required to ensure a safe and sustainable navigation depth of 4.5 m (Long-term morphological modeling performed with MIKE by DHI software).
What’s a fisherman without a safe harbour to come home to? In Hvide Sande on Denmark’s western coast, the local fishermen are facing a problem: their harbour entrance is not only too shallow for modern fishing vessels but regularly obstructed by sediment, some times for weeks at a time. DHI applied its modelling tools for a new design of the harbour’s entrance and to plan the accompanying dredging activities.
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| Aerial view of Hvide Sande Harbour with the current harbour design. |
However, Hvide Sande Harbour faces some problems. The natural depth of the sand bars bypassing the harbour is only 2.5 metres, not sufficient to accommodate today’s fishing vessels that require a minimum depth of 6.0 metres. Moreover, heavy sedimentation in the harbour’s access channel, especially following storm events, hampers the safe passage of vessels and ships. Therefore, the authorities wished to increase navigation depth in front of the harbour while at the same time reducing sedimentation in the access channel.
In an innovative approach, DHI managed to solve all these problems in one go. DHI’s concept consists of a combination of new protective breakwaters, embracing the harbour entrance, and capital dredging of the coastline north of the harbour, where the deposited sediment usually originates. The streamlined breakwaters result in an increased flow velocity past the harbour mouth, thereby reducing sediment deposition in that area. Dredging of the coastline in the updrift area further helps to maintain the required water depth. The approach builds on a combination of DHI’s advanced morphological modelling tools and a large set of field data: Hourly wave, wind and water level measurements, as well as weekly soundings of the harbour access channel, allowed for a thorough calibration and validation of the models.
As a result, Hvide Sande Harbour is spared double trouble. DHI’s solution significantly reduces dredging requirements as well as downtime due to inaccessibility of the harbour. The effect is far-ranging: In the new harbour, fish can be landed during all weather-conditions, guaranteeing the supply of local fresh fish. Fishermen do not need to find another harbour to land their fish, saving them precious time and money. All in all, the new harbour, under construction as of June 2011 and scheduled to be completed by fall 2012, will help to maintain a small fishing community in a rural environment, receiving the local fishermen in its safe embrace.
Compare the old and the new harbour design, and see the resulting changes in the navigation channel: -
The layout of an old breakwater results in blocking of the access channel by a sediment bypass bar with a crest at a depth of 2.5 m. Maintenance dredging of the bar is required to ensure a safe navigation depth of 4.5 m (Long-term morphological modeling performed with MIKE by DHI software).
A new breakwater layout 'designed by DHI' results in a 2 m increased depth of the sediment bypass bar and an improved natural bypass of sediment transport. Maintenance dredging of the bar is no longer required to ensure a safe and sustainable navigation depth of 4.5 m (Long-term morphological modeling performed with MIKE by DHI software).
Article taken from www.dhigroup.comFor more information, please contact Nicholas Grunnet by e-mail at ngr@dhigroup.com
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Tuesday, 9 August 2011
3D Visualisation of a Regional Groundwater Model in FEFLOW
Stereoscopic animation of a three-dimensional regional groundwater model in FEFLOW (www.feflow.info).
NB: To turn off stereoscopic 3D, click the red '3D' icon on the bottom navigation bar while the animation is running.
Visualisation of Contaminant Transport in FEFLOW
Animation of flow and contaminant transport simulation in FEFLOW (www.feflow.info).
For more videos / animations please visit the MIKE by DHI and FEFLOW YouTube channels: -
Stereoscopic animation of a three-dimensional regional groundwater model in FEFLOW (www.feflow.info).
NB: To turn off stereoscopic 3D, click the red '3D' icon on the bottom navigation bar while the animation is running.
Visualisation of Contaminant Transport in FEFLOW
Animation of flow and contaminant transport simulation in FEFLOW (www.feflow.info).
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Monday, 11 July 2011
MIKE FLOOD Mass Balance Check
Periodically, it is useful to perform a mass balance verification to make sure that the total volume of water entering and leaving the model at the upstream and downstream boundaries balances the quantity of water remaining in the model domain at the end of a simulation.
The calculation of mass balance is quite simple in MIKE 11 (1D only) and MIKE 21 (2D only) but a number of steps are currently required to perform the calculation in MIKE FLOOD (1D / 2D). An automated MIKE FLOOD water balance calculation (that sums the mass balance contributions from MIKE 11, MIKE URBAN and MIKE 21) is currently in development for the 2012 Release.
Several methods / tools can be used to calculate mass balance. The examples below showcase lesser known features of MIKE View and the MIKE Zero Grid Series Editor.
Assuming ∑Q_in = ∑Q_out + ΔM11_vol + ΔM21_vol
Calculate ∑Q_in and ∑Q_out using MIKE View
Launch the standard MIKE 11 results file (*.res11) in MIKE View. Choose the 'Select Gridpoints' icon or 'Plot > TS in Grid Points...'. Select 'Discharge' as the Data Type, then click 'OK'. Choose the Q-points nearest the inflow boundary to generate a Time Series Discharge plot. Right click anywhere within the plot, choose 'Accumulated Values...', then click 'Calculate'. Make a note of the accumulated discharge (m3).
Repeat for all remaining inflow / outflow boundaries.
Calculate ΔM11_vol using MIKE View
Launch the additional MIKE 11 results file (*HDAdd.res11) in MIKE View. Choose 'Plot > TS of System Data...'. Select 'Volume' as the Data Type, then click 'List'. Select 'Volume, Total Volume', the click 'Show Values'. Make a note of the volumes at the start and end of the simulation.
ΔM11_vol = M11_endvol - M11_initialvol
Calculate ΔM21_vol using MIKE Zero Grid Series Editor (MIKE FLOOD 'Classic')
Launch the H,P,Q MIKE 21 results file (*.dfs2) in the Grid Series Editor (right click the results file in the Project Explorer and select 'Open With...'). Choose 'Tools > Calculate Statistics...'. Select 'Sub-Set' and navigate to the end of the simulation, then click 'Select Current'. Select the 'Statistics' tab, then make a note of the Mean Value (average water depth), the Number of Points and the model resolution (Grid spacing).
M21_endvol = H_mean * N_wetpoints * Δx * Δy
Repeat for initial volumes if applicable.
ΔM21_vol = M21_endvol - M21_initialvol
Open MIKE 21 boundaries add complexity but can be considered using the MIKE 21 Tool for Discharge Calculation (New File > MIKE 21 > MIKE 21 Toolbox > Hydrodynamics > Discharge Calculation).
As a general rule of thumb, mass errors should be less than 2%. If the mass error is greater than 2%, the cause and location of the mass error within the model schematisation should be identified and the consequence of this error assessed and improvements to the model considered. If the mass error is greater than 5%, then it suggests that the model schematisation is not robust and needs to be reviewed (Ref: Fluvial Design Guide).
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Periodically, it is useful to perform a mass balance verification to make sure that the total volume of water entering and leaving the model at the upstream and downstream boundaries balances the quantity of water remaining in the model domain at the end of a simulation.
The calculation of mass balance is quite simple in MIKE 11 (1D only) and MIKE 21 (2D only) but a number of steps are currently required to perform the calculation in MIKE FLOOD (1D / 2D). An automated MIKE FLOOD water balance calculation (that sums the mass balance contributions from MIKE 11, MIKE URBAN and MIKE 21) is currently in development for the 2012 Release.
Several methods / tools can be used to calculate mass balance. The examples below showcase lesser known features of MIKE View and the MIKE Zero Grid Series Editor.
Assuming ∑Q_in = ∑Q_out + ΔM11_vol + ΔM21_vol
Calculate ∑Q_in and ∑Q_out using MIKE View
Launch the standard MIKE 11 results file (*.res11) in MIKE View. Choose the 'Select Gridpoints' icon or 'Plot > TS in Grid Points...'. Select 'Discharge' as the Data Type, then click 'OK'. Choose the Q-points nearest the inflow boundary to generate a Time Series Discharge plot. Right click anywhere within the plot, choose 'Accumulated Values...', then click 'Calculate'. Make a note of the accumulated discharge (m3).
Repeat for all remaining inflow / outflow boundaries.
Calculate ΔM11_vol using MIKE View
NB: Add 'Volume' results to the 'Add. Output' tab of the MIKE 11 HD Parameter file prior to running the MIKE FLOOD simulation.
Launch the additional MIKE 11 results file (*HDAdd.res11) in MIKE View. Choose 'Plot > TS of System Data...'. Select 'Volume' as the Data Type, then click 'List'. Select 'Volume, Total Volume', the click 'Show Values'. Make a note of the volumes at the start and end of the simulation.
ΔM11_vol = M11_endvol - M11_initialvol
Calculate ΔM21_vol using MIKE Zero Grid Series Editor (MIKE FLOOD 'Classic')
M21_endvol = H_mean * N_wetpoints * Δx * Δy
Repeat for initial volumes if applicable.
ΔM21_vol = M21_endvol - M21_initialvol
Open MIKE 21 boundaries add complexity but can be considered using the MIKE 21 Tool for Discharge Calculation (New File > MIKE 21 > MIKE 21 Toolbox > Hydrodynamics > Discharge Calculation).
For more information, please see the document 'MIKE 21 FLOW MODEL: HINTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN APPLICATIONS WITH SIGNIFICANT FLOODING AND DRYING' here http://www.mikebydhi.com/upload/dhisoftwarearchive/papersanddocs/hydrodynamics/MIKE21SignificantFlodryGuidelines.pdf
As a general rule of thumb, mass errors should be less than 2%. If the mass error is greater than 2%, the cause and location of the mass error within the model schematisation should be identified and the consequence of this error assessed and improvements to the model considered. If the mass error is greater than 5%, then it suggests that the model schematisation is not robust and needs to be reviewed (Ref: Fluvial Design Guide).
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Thursday, 23 June 2011
Innovative use of MIKE by DHI for morphological evolution of coastal defences
Introduction
For many years numerical models have been able to accurately represent the flood water inundation, and associated flooding risk, resulting from the failure of flood defences. Such failures are often simply described within numerical models as static ‘openings’ in defences, with little or no consideration given to morphological change and the development of a breach over time as a result of various natural processes.
In the UK, funding for new flood and coastal defences is becoming harder to attain. As such, an increasing reliance on natural defences is highly likely, augmented by the optimisation of existing flood defence structures and innovative low impact solutions that work with our natural environment.
DHI is committed to delivering a range of tools that consider the morphological evolution of coastal defenses acted upon by natural processes of storms, waves and tides, exacerbated by our changing climate. The examples below present upcoming new features in MIKE 21/3, as well as recent projects.
MIKE FLOOD (our complete 1D-2D integrated flood modelling package) is already able to represent changes to levees over time and, coupled with the new MIKE FLOOD Dynamic Hazard Mapping module, the new features and technologies presented below will further enhance the MIKE by DHI total solution capability.
Wave Overtopping and Erosion of Sandy Barriers
Work is progressing to adapt DHI's classic Boussinesq type wave model (MIKE 21 BW) to consider the overtopping and erosion of sandy barriers; linking wave run-up, overtopping and lee side down-rush to the morphological evolution and potential breaching of coastal defences.
Overtopping of a uniform alongshore barrier
The present animation (above) shows results from an in-house version of MIKE 21 BW that is currently being developed under the research programme COADAPT funded by the Danish Strategic Research Council.
The animation shows that bathymetric irregularity can have a significant effect on the rates and location of overtopping; in this case, a depression / channel within a submerged off-shore sand bar predicts higher risk of wave overtopping of the barrier just shoreward of the depression.
The model can be used to predict the risk of flooding, as well as the vulnerability of softer defences, to the impacts of climate change and to guide prevention against flooding in a cost effective way.
Dynamic Dam / Dune Break & Morphological Seabed Change
We will soon be introducing a new feature into our MIKE 21/3 Flexible Mesh Series models enabling the dynamic update of a model bathymetry during a simulation (the feature works on element based topography; i.e. dfsu files).
In this example, the new MIKE 21/3 Dynamic Bathymetry Update feature has been employed to consider a breach through an alongshore dune.
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Model set-up of dune break through
Flood water inundation resulting from dune break through
The animation above shows a dune break during a 40 hour storm, and the resulting inland flooding as a consequence of the failure.
Section through a breach in the direction of flow
The animation above shows morphological change during the critical erosion phase of a levee failure, and the consequential change in water level.
The model can be used to generate flood inundation and flood hazard maps, to inform emergency planning and evacuation procedures (including early warning systems), and to develop the design of remedial or preventative measures.
Erosion of Soft Cliffs
DHI’s work on the Femern Belt project (a 20 km long connection between Denmark and Germany) includes the design of 2.3km2 artificial landscape with beaches, bays, lagoons and active cliffs; created from material reclaimed from dredging operations for the preferred tunnel option.
The artificial cliffs will be established with the purpose of slowly releasing loose material to the down drift eroding coast line. The first estimates of expected retreat rates have been based on observed retreat rates at similar but natural cliffs.
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Femern Belt project (Design group: Rambøll/DK, Arup/UK and TEC/NL, with DHI and Schønherr/DK as sub-consultants)
Cliff erosion is typically connected to events of high water levels and severe wave action. However, depending on the porosity of the cliff, the content of water in the cliff may also provoke collapse. Empirical methods are generally employed for the quantification of cliff erosion. However, the use of MIKE 21/3 for hind casting of waves and water levels could be relevant to assist in an analysis of erosion rates compared to the exposure.
For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/iOyVUr and http://www.femern.com/
Introduction
For many years numerical models have been able to accurately represent the flood water inundation, and associated flooding risk, resulting from the failure of flood defences. Such failures are often simply described within numerical models as static ‘openings’ in defences, with little or no consideration given to morphological change and the development of a breach over time as a result of various natural processes.
In the UK, funding for new flood and coastal defences is becoming harder to attain. As such, an increasing reliance on natural defences is highly likely, augmented by the optimisation of existing flood defence structures and innovative low impact solutions that work with our natural environment.
DHI is committed to delivering a range of tools that consider the morphological evolution of coastal defenses acted upon by natural processes of storms, waves and tides, exacerbated by our changing climate. The examples below present upcoming new features in MIKE 21/3, as well as recent projects.
MIKE FLOOD (our complete 1D-2D integrated flood modelling package) is already able to represent changes to levees over time and, coupled with the new MIKE FLOOD Dynamic Hazard Mapping module, the new features and technologies presented below will further enhance the MIKE by DHI total solution capability.
Wave Overtopping and Erosion of Sandy Barriers
Work is progressing to adapt DHI's classic Boussinesq type wave model (MIKE 21 BW) to consider the overtopping and erosion of sandy barriers; linking wave run-up, overtopping and lee side down-rush to the morphological evolution and potential breaching of coastal defences.
Overtopping of a uniform alongshore barrier
The present animation (above) shows results from an in-house version of MIKE 21 BW that is currently being developed under the research programme COADAPT funded by the Danish Strategic Research Council.
The animation shows that bathymetric irregularity can have a significant effect on the rates and location of overtopping; in this case, a depression / channel within a submerged off-shore sand bar predicts higher risk of wave overtopping of the barrier just shoreward of the depression.
The model can be used to predict the risk of flooding, as well as the vulnerability of softer defences, to the impacts of climate change and to guide prevention against flooding in a cost effective way.
Dynamic Dam / Dune Break & Morphological Seabed Change
We will soon be introducing a new feature into our MIKE 21/3 Flexible Mesh Series models enabling the dynamic update of a model bathymetry during a simulation (the feature works on element based topography; i.e. dfsu files).
In this example, the new MIKE 21/3 Dynamic Bathymetry Update feature has been employed to consider a breach through an alongshore dune.
Flood water inundation resulting from dune break through
The animation above shows a dune break during a 40 hour storm, and the resulting inland flooding as a consequence of the failure.
Section through a breach in the direction of flow
The animation above shows morphological change during the critical erosion phase of a levee failure, and the consequential change in water level.
The model can be used to generate flood inundation and flood hazard maps, to inform emergency planning and evacuation procedures (including early warning systems), and to develop the design of remedial or preventative measures.
Erosion of Soft Cliffs
DHI’s work on the Femern Belt project (a 20 km long connection between Denmark and Germany) includes the design of 2.3km2 artificial landscape with beaches, bays, lagoons and active cliffs; created from material reclaimed from dredging operations for the preferred tunnel option.
The artificial cliffs will be established with the purpose of slowly releasing loose material to the down drift eroding coast line. The first estimates of expected retreat rates have been based on observed retreat rates at similar but natural cliffs.
Cliff erosion is typically connected to events of high water levels and severe wave action. However, depending on the porosity of the cliff, the content of water in the cliff may also provoke collapse. Empirical methods are generally employed for the quantification of cliff erosion. However, the use of MIKE 21/3 for hind casting of waves and water levels could be relevant to assist in an analysis of erosion rates compared to the exposure.
For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/iOyVUr and http://www.femern.com/
Potential Applications for the Above Examples.
- River embankment breach and evolution
- Dam embankment breach and evolution
- Reliability of and failure consequences for soft coastal defences
- Application to soft cliff erosion
- Managed realignment schemes and removal of hard defences
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Release 2011 Service Pack 4
Service Pack 4 for Release 2011 (NB: Service Pack 5 for MIKE GIS 2011) is now available. Simply download and run SP4 from here or, alternatively, via the DHI Software Updater. Please refer to the release notes for information on the corrections made in Service Packs 1-4. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the DHI UK support centre at mikebydhi.uk@dhigroup.com
To download Release 2011 Service Pack 4 please click below: -
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To download Release 2011 Service Pack 4 please click below: -
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Breach Modelling in Bermondsey, London, UK by RPS
RPS is an international consultancy providing advice on the development of natural resources, land and property, the management of the environment and the health and safety of people.
RPS offices across the UK utilise the MIKE by DHI software on a daily basis for a variety of projects. In this example, the Bristol office was engaged to undertake breach modelling at the site of a proposed residential development in the Bermondsey area of London. The SFRA (Strategic Flood Risk Assessment) for the area gave a highly conservative breach flood extent and flood water level. A more realistic level was required to inform the minimum elevation at which residential development could take place. A detailed breach model was constructed in MIKE 21 to establish the 1 in 200-year tidal flood level at the site.
Five breach locations were selected along an adjacent stretch of the River Thames, each breach was 20m wide (in accordance with current guidance for a tidal river with hard defences), as shown below.
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Breach Locations
A 24 hour tidal cycle was run through each breach based upon the 1 in 200-year peak tidal level. The following animation shows the final, predicted breach flood extents. None of the modelled breaches impacted the site permitting residential development at ground floor level, significantly increasing the profitability of the site.
Maximum Flood Depths (m)
The Environment Agency reviewed and accepted the findings of the MIKE 21 breach modelling, and deemed it conservative enough to offset any model uncertainties. The model findings have subsequently been used by other developers to the same effect; clearing other sites in the area from flooding as a result of a breach in the defences and allowing the sites to be developed for residential development at all levels.
RPS has also carried out more detailed modelling on the Isle of Dogs that is to be used in a similar fashion. Additionally, RPS regularly utilises MIKE 21 and MIKE FLOOD for local overland flow modelling for large and small scale developments as well as for coastal defence failure / overtopping scenarios.
For more information, please contact Daniel McLeish at RPS by phone on +44 (0)1454 853 000, e-mail daniel.mcleish@rpsgroup.com, or visit http://www.rpsgroup.com/
RPS is an international consultancy providing advice on the development of natural resources, land and property, the management of the environment and the health and safety of people.
RPS offices across the UK utilise the MIKE by DHI software on a daily basis for a variety of projects. In this example, the Bristol office was engaged to undertake breach modelling at the site of a proposed residential development in the Bermondsey area of London. The SFRA (Strategic Flood Risk Assessment) for the area gave a highly conservative breach flood extent and flood water level. A more realistic level was required to inform the minimum elevation at which residential development could take place. A detailed breach model was constructed in MIKE 21 to establish the 1 in 200-year tidal flood level at the site.
Five breach locations were selected along an adjacent stretch of the River Thames, each breach was 20m wide (in accordance with current guidance for a tidal river with hard defences), as shown below.
A 24 hour tidal cycle was run through each breach based upon the 1 in 200-year peak tidal level. The following animation shows the final, predicted breach flood extents. None of the modelled breaches impacted the site permitting residential development at ground floor level, significantly increasing the profitability of the site.
Maximum Flood Depths (m)
The Environment Agency reviewed and accepted the findings of the MIKE 21 breach modelling, and deemed it conservative enough to offset any model uncertainties. The model findings have subsequently been used by other developers to the same effect; clearing other sites in the area from flooding as a result of a breach in the defences and allowing the sites to be developed for residential development at all levels.
RPS has also carried out more detailed modelling on the Isle of Dogs that is to be used in a similar fashion. Additionally, RPS regularly utilises MIKE 21 and MIKE FLOOD for local overland flow modelling for large and small scale developments as well as for coastal defence failure / overtopping scenarios.
For more information, please contact Daniel McLeish at RPS by phone on +44 (0)1454 853 000, e-mail daniel.mcleish@rpsgroup.com, or visit http://www.rpsgroup.com/
Maps and animations contain Ordnance Survey data (C) Crown Copyright and Database Right 2011.
Blog Update
A new static page has been added - accessed via the top menu bar - providing full contact details for UK 'Support Desk' enquiries. Please use our new mikebydhi.uk@dhigroup.com e-mail address for all UK specific support questions. Thank you.
A new static page has been added - accessed via the top menu bar - providing full contact details for UK 'Support Desk' enquiries. Please use our new mikebydhi.uk@dhigroup.com e-mail address for all UK specific support questions. Thank you.
Note: The image here is a photograph of Smeaton's Tower, The Hoe, Plymouth, Devon, UK. For information, please see: -.
1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smeaton's_Tower
2) www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/creativityandculture/museums/museumsmeatonstower.htm
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