Characterisation and visualisation of the subsurface

Water & subsurface resources

A clearer understanding of the structure and condition of the subsurface has a positive impact on sand extraction, water management and the search for alternative energy sources. Deltares develops and applies a range of measurement methods…

Offshore (wind) energy

Infrastructure

There is an abundance of energy resources in the challenging offshore environment: oil, gas, minerals and renewable energy such as offshore wind, wave and tidal energy. Offshore structures and line connections need to be installed…

Water supply in urbanising deltas

Water & subsoil resources

Throughout the world increasing populations in delta cities are putting severe pressure on the water supply. Problems, like inadequate supplies of good drinking water, or even floods, are quite common in numerous delta cities. Deltares…

River basin management

Water & subsurface resources

Large river basins such as those of the Nile, Mekong and Rhine face different water challenges. Deltares helps, among others, government authorities and NGOs to make riverbasin management plans and to devise and establish sound…

Underground construction in urban areas

Infrastructure

Building below cities is a high-risk activity, and so there is a major emphasis on the reliability and the strength of the structures, and on the limitation of local disruption. Deltares has unique, specialist expertise…

Ports and waterways

Infrastructure

Ports, waterways and locks are being extended and adapted in order to meet economic demand. At the same time, we have to respond quickly and intelligently to the extreme high and low water levels caused…

Renewable energy from water and subsoil

Infrastructure

The energy transition is inextricably linked to water and the subsurface, whether we are building offshore wind farms, using reservoirs or storing heat in the subsurface. Deltares facilitates system and process innovations that are needed…

Roads and railways in delta areas

Infrastructure

The availability and reliability of infrastructure for for instance roads and railroads are vital for the transportation of people and goods in delta areas. On the other hand, infrastructure can have a major impact on…

Flood Risk Strategies

Flood Risk / high water

More and more countries need to quantify, and limit flood risks. Deltares assists authorities throughout the world to better understand the risks of floods and to develop strategies to cope with the global increase in…

Coastal and River Structures

Infrastructure

The Coastal Structures and Waves group (CSW) at Deltares focuses on research and consultancy in the field of wave forecasting & wave modelling and the conceptual design, testing and monitoring of coastal and river structures….