We will be running this course on the 14-16th September 2015 at Queen's University, Belfast. This course is aimed at providing early-career professionals with a detailed grounding in both the theoretical and practical aspects of numerical modelling of waves and tides using the MIKE software suite. We have designed the course to cover both the science of the physical processes represented by the models and the hands-on application of the software to try to provide a balanced learning experience. Further information can be found on the course flyer at http://www.dhigroup.com/upload/publications/course-calendar/UK_2015_CourseDescriptionFlyer_Thematic_WavesandTides_UK.pdf The course will be held in Belfast at the Queen’s University site and will run for the full three days. The course fee of GBP 795 excl. VAT includes all lunches and access to PCs containing all the required software but does not include travel, overnight accommodation or evening meals. Please note: Registrations received before the end of June 2015 will benefit from an Early Bird discount of 15% making the course fee GBP 675 excl. VAT. If you would like to register please click http://www.theacademybydhi.com/course-sessions/understanding-the-coastal-ocean-26600004-03

1. ©DHI
This course is part of an ongoing collaboration between Queen’s University Belfast
and The ACADEMY by DHI.
The three-day, hands-on course will give you a basic introduction to the underlying
science behind wave and tidal models to help you better understand their
application. You will then learn how to use and interpret the results of the two-
dimensional hydrodynamic model MIKE 21 FMHD and the spectral wave model
MIKE 21 SW.
Typical application areas for MIKE 21 FMHD include assessment of hydrodynamic
conditions in non-stratified waters, coastal and inland flooding, storm surge
development, forecast and warning systems. The module simulates unsteady flows
within a specified domain taking into account bathymetry, local sources and
external forcing. The hydrodynamic module provides the basis for additional
calculations such as sand and mud transport, transport of heat and dissolved
materials, oil spill, agent based modelling and ecology.
MIKE 21 SW is used for the assessment of wave climates in offshore and coastal
areas and is particularly applicable for wave prediction and analysis on regional and
local scales.
COURSE TOPICS
 Theory of tides, tidal analysis and coastal water levels
 Bathymetry, flexible mesh and boundary development for models
 Numerical modelling with MIKE 21 FMHD
 Basic wave theory and introduction to spectral wave models
 Numerical modelling with MIKE 21 SW
 Understanding and improving your wave model results
 Calibration and validation of models
 Hands-on exercises
TARGET GROUP AND PREREQUISITES
Either early career professionals or those changing disciplines who wish to
understand both the underlying sciences of wave and tidal models and their
practical application in engineering consultancy.
Some experience with hydraulic modelling would be an advantage. Alternatively,
participants are directed to relevant reading material to prepare for the course.
This course is delivered in partnership with
Date and Time
Monday 14 September - Wednesday 16
September 2015.
Course starts at 09:00 and finishes at 17:30
LOCATION AND VENUE
Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland,
United Kingdom
FEES AND DISCOUNTS
Special discounted price: £ 795.00
Additional discounts:
 30% for 3rd and subsequent participants
from same company
 Academic discounts are available, please
contact us for details
THIS IS INCLUDED
 Training material
 Access to PC with all software required
 Latest MIKE by DHI demo version
 Lunch and refreshments
 Training Certificate
REGISTRATION AND FURTHER
INFORMATION
Monday 17 August 2015 (4 weeks before
course start). A minimum number of trainees
is required for the course to proceed. DHI and
QUB reserves the right to reschedule the
training course up to 2 weeks prior to the
course date scheduled.
Att.: Suzie Clarke: +44 (0)2380 381961 /
mikebydhi.uk@dhigroup.com
www.theacademybydhi.com
THEMATIC COURSE DESCRIPTION
UNDERSTANDING THE COASTAL OCEAN
A foundation course in the modelling of waves and tides

2. THE ACADEMY BY DHI
THE ACADEMY offers a palette of courses and capacity building packages designed to fit your needs
and challenges. Our training courses are offered as standard and/or as tailored training.
MIKE by DHI courses focus on practical skills, hands-on exercises and on teaching you how to get
the most out of your software.
Thematic courses allow you to apply concepts, applications and decision support principles to the
entire business process within current areas such as aquaculture & agriculture, energy, climate
change, flooding, coast & marine, surface & groundwater, urban water, industry, environment &
ecosystems, product safety & environmental risk, etc.
MIKE CUSTOMISED by DHI courses enable you to understand the power of the MIKE
CUSTOMISED tools for building decision support systems.
Our trainers are experienced professionals, many of whom are recognised international experts in
their fields. The use of highly skilled trainers guarantees the quality of THE ACADEMY courses.
This course constitutes a basic platform for further marine
courses and activities.
RELATED COURSES
MIKE BY DHI
 'MIKE 21 Flow Model HD - 2D hydrodynamic modelling using
'classic' grid'
 'MIKE 21 ST FM - Sand transport modelling using flexible mesh'
 'MIKE 21 & MIKE 3 TR FM, MT FM, PT FM - Fine sediment
modelling using flexible mesh'
 'MIKE 21 SW - Spectral Wave modelling'
 MIKE 21 BW - Wave disturbance modelling in ports'
 'MIKE 3 Flow Model HD - 3D hydrodynamic modelling using 'classic'
grid'
 'MIKE 3 Flow Model HD FM - 3D hydrodynamic modelling using
flexible mesh'
 'MIKE 21/3 ECO Lab - 2D and 3D water quality and ecological
modelling'
 'MIKE 21C (Curvilinear) - Morphological modelling'
THEMATIC
 'METOCEAN MODELLING FOR MARINE RENEWABLES - New
trends in off-shore metocean modelling and analysis'
 'PHYSICAL MODELLING OF MARINE STRUCTURES - When, why
and how!'
 'OIL SPILL ANALYSIS: MODELLING APPROACH - How to model
the fate and transport of oil in water environments'
 'SHORELINE MANAGEMENT - How to protect and develop your
coast!'
 'COASTAL FLOODING - ANALYSIS AND
MANAGEMENT - Preparing for flooding and the impact of climate
change on your coasts'
Contact: Suzie Clarke
+44 (0)2380 381961 - mikebydhi.uk@dhigroup.com
More information: www.theacademybydhi.com
THEMATIC COURSE DESCRIPTION
DHI Water Environments (UK) Ltd
Ocean Village Innovation Centre
Ocean Way
Southampton
SO14 3JZ
United Kingdom
Telephone +44 (0)2380 381961
mikebydhi.uk@dhigroup.com
www.dhigroup.com
INSTRUCTORS
Niels Hvam
Niels Hvam works as a Senior Engineer at
DHI Denmark. He specialises in coastal
rivers, environmental hydraulics and
coastal zone development projects. Niels
has been in charge of a large number of
modelling studies around the world and
has extensive training experience
worldwide.
BSc, Physics, Technical University of Denmark
Dr Björn Elsäßer
Björn Elsäßer is a Senior Lecturer at
QUB. He specialises in marine renewable
energies and teaches coastal engineering,
hydraulics, tidal energy and design in civil
engineering. Prior to this he has been
working as a consultant for six years,
responsible for flood risk assessments
and design of coastal protection.
Dipl. Ing., Civil Engineering, University Karlsruhe, Germany,
PhD, Coastal Engineering, Queen’s University Belfast
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