MIKE 21 Shoreline Morphology
Support advanced engineering studies on coastal morphology and evolution
The MIKE 21 Shoreline Morphology (SM) module offers best-in-class functionality for modelling the morphological evolution of coastal areas and shorelines. It enables users to simulate changes in coastline profiles, beach erosion, sediment transport, and shoreline dynamics over time due to natural processes or human interventions.
Engineered for environments featuring large curvatures, offshore reefs, breakwaters, and beyond, MIKE 21 SM serves as an essential resource for crafting resilient shoreline models and refining port layouts. Through its fusion of 1D shoreline evolution with 2D sediment transport modeling, MIKE 21 SM equips users to address complex engineering challenges effectively. Embraced by coastal engineers, researchers, and environmental consultants, it's pivotal for managing coastal hazards and preserving environments.
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Areas of application
Climate change resilience and impact
Predict shoreline changes due to rising sea levels and intensified storms by integrating tidal dynamics and river sediment impacts.
Coastal engineering studies
Optimise coastal defenses by modelling the impact of structures like artificial reefs on shoreline stability and erosion.
Coastal erosion strategies
Predict erosion trends and evaluate the effectiveness of shoreline protection measures by modelling interactions with sediment dynamics.
Environmental Impact Assessments
Provide detailed forecasts of shoreline adjustments to evaluate environmental impacts of coastal and offshore projects.
Optimisation of dredging operations
Assess the effects of dredging on shoreline morphology and mitigate sedimentation issues with bypass operation schemes.
Ship navigation planning support
Improve navigational safety and efficiency by modelling the impacts of dredging on shoreline stability and sediment redistribution.
Wave impact assessments
Examine the impact of wave dynamics on shoreline configuration, supporting the design of wave-resilient coastal structures.
Additional capabilities & unique features
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Model sand transport in combined waves and currents
Undertake long-term shoreline morphodynamic simulations
Calculate dune erosion
Understand morphological impacts from sand availability
Combine traditional 2D morphology with shoreline morphology
Maximise speed, precision, and scale with High-Performance Computing (HPC) and parallelisation
Efficiently generate unstructured meshes
Get more done in less time with the modernised MIKE Zero user interface
Access new tools, Cloud applications and an enhanced graphical overview from the redesigned MIKE Zero start page
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Related technologies
LITPACK
Simulate littoral processes and coastline kinetics for effective coastal management.
MIKE 21-3 Mud Transport
Simulate fine-grained sediment transport to analyse siltation on marine, brackish, and freshwater projects.
MIKE 21-3 Sand Transport
Simulate the impact of sedimentation on ports, offshore energy, dredging, and coastal engineering.
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