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MIKE 21 Wave Model FM

Simulate short and long-period wave conditions to support planning, design, and operations 

 

MIKE 21 Wave Model FM (M21W), a Boussinesq-type wave model, stands as the premier software for analysing wave dynamics in ports, harbours and near-shore environments. Specifically designed to simulate various wave conditions, from short to long-period shallow and intermediate waves, MIKE 21 Wave Model FM effectively evaluates wave disturbances, optimises harbour layouts, and supports efficient ship movements and mooring arrangements, thereby minimising operational downtime.

 

With scalability from small harbours to major ports, MIKE 21 Wave Model FM ensures projects meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency, serving as your go-to solution for comprehensive wave studies.

 

This software seamlessly integrates with MIKE 21 Mooring Analysis, used to simulate vessel responses to various wave conditions but also, providing an all-in-one operational assessment tool.

 

 (including MIKE 21 Boussinesq Waves)

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MIKE 21 Wave Model Flexible Mesh

Areas of application

Coastal engineering studies

Enhance coastal structure design and protection with precise calculations of wave conditions.

Metocean condition insight

Gather insights into meteorological and oceanographic conditions to support coastal and offshore projects.

Port design and optimisation

Improve port efficiency and safety by integrating wave disturbances into port layouts.

Ship navigation planning support

Accurately predict and analyse wave conditions along shipping routes to improve route selection and planning.

Wave condition assessments

Deliver accurate wave condition forecasts and analyses including dynamic interactions like wave diffraction and reflection.

MIKE 21 Wave Model Flexible Mesh

Additional capabilities & unique features

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Clearly communicate your modelling results with powerful visualisation tools

Simulate wave absorption, partial wave reflection and wave transmission

Prepare accurate wave boundary conditions for various types of waves

Easily create model bathymetry using the Mesh Generator or Mesh Builder

Save time series data of surface elevations

Run fast simulations

Perform spectral, directional, filtering or crossing analysis of your model output

Save a large number of commonly used derived variables

Get more done in less time with the modernised MIKE Zero user interface

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Related technologies

MIKE 21 Mooring Analysis

Assess the dynamic effects of wind, currents and waves on vessels and other floating structures.

MIKE 21 Spectral Waves

Simulate wave propagation and transformation to support marine infrastructure planning and design.

MIKE 3 Wave FM

Analyse wave climate impacts on offshore, coastal, or port infrastructure with an advanced 3D model.

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