Wave Action Guides Coastal Features

HARBOR TRANQUILITY WAVE MODELING

Hydrodynamic modeling is critical to developing resilient marine and coastal infrastructure. Waves are ever-present along the coast and often present difficulties to both construction and recreation. Modeling the wave conditions at the project site provides insight into the effects of coastal infrastructure on near-shore wave conditions.

Using specialty coastal modeling software, our well-trained team is capable of modeling wave action in a variety of lacustrine, coastal, and estuarine environments.

BENEFITS OF WAVE MODELING

  • Accuracy: Ensures that designs for marine and coastal infrastructure account for the proper loadings, reducing the risk of failure

  • Compliance: Provides insight into the impacts of near-shore structures for use in regulatory compliance

  • Validation: Confirms that the proposed design has the intended impacts on the local environment and ecosystem

COMMON APPLICATIONS OF WAVE MODELING

  • Determine wave-induced structural loads

  • Validation of safe harbor requirements for recreational and commercial vessels

  • Identify areas with coastal flooding impacts

Our in-house expertise in hydrographic surveying, coastal modeling, and coastal and marine engineering design enables our team to provide comprehensive services that save time, reduce cost, and result in a high-quality product for our clients.

Experts in the Field

Ervin Kraft IV, EIT