DHI PlumeCast
Plume assessments made simple
DHI PlumeCast is a cloud-based marine plume assessment application that gives operators, consultants, and regulators like you the tools to make fast, informed decisions—without the need for complex modelling expertise. By combining advanced environmental modelling with real-time data integration, PlumeCast streamlines planning and compliance, reduces costs, and optimises dredging and marine operations.
With live data integration from sensors, satellites, and dredging vessels, PlumeCast provides real-time visibility into sediment plumes, enabling adaptive management of sediment spill, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Its forecasting lets users predict environmental impact days in advance, allowing for proactive risk mitigation and operational optimisation. The cloud-based platform removes the need for expensive software and IT maintenance, while intuitive visual reporting tools make it easy to communicate results to regulators and stakeholders.
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How does DHI PlumeCast help?
Areas of application
Environmental Impact Assessment
Quantify and assess environmental impacts to support project evaluations and regulatory approvals.
Optimised dredging and disposal planning
Enhance dredging and disposal efficiency with regard to the risks of sediment spill and plume dispersion
Regulatory compliance
Streamline environmental compliance reporting by quickly assessing impact thresholds and generating automated reports.
Proactive management of sediment spill
Use real-time data and scenario forecasting to adapt dredging activities against compliance thresholds and proactively minimise the risks of environmental impacts.
Assess the dispersion of pollutants
Stakeholder communication
Visualise and present environmental data effectively in stakeholder meetings and regulatory discussions.
Permit applications
Quantify environmental impacts to streamline and expedite permitting processes.
Data centralisation
Provide a centralised database for consultants and authorities to access and download consistent data.
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Additional capabilities & unique features
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Bespoke set-up
Every model in PlumeCast is set up for a specific project with custom mesh and other site-specific complexities.
Real-time integration of advanced modelling and field data
PlumeCast enables access, live visualisation and processing of any source of data including:
- Point measurements (0D)
- Profile measurements (1D)
- Transects (2D-v)
- Satellite images (2D-h)
- Drone images (2D-h)
Hindcast
Use dredge logs to document compliance with hindcast modelling.
Easy to use web-portal
Access default modelling results and statistical analysis directly through the web-interface.
Cloud accessibility
PlumeCast runs in the cloud, eliminating concerns about software availability, computational power, and storage capacity. Access and analyse plume data from anywhere, with no local installation needed.
Visualise your results
Generate maps/animations of Total Suspended Sediment Concentration, accumulated net deposition rates, bed thickness and more.
Get started
DHI PlumeCast’s user-friendly interface allows you to effortlessly enter the details of your dredging operation and initiate the simulation process.
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