FAST: Foreshore Assessment using Space Technology

Hydro- and morphodynamics during extreme events

The European Programme for Research is funding a consortium of five European institutions: the Netherlands (Deltares and NIOZ), United Kingdom (University of Cambridge), Romania (GEOECOMAR) and Spain (University. of Cadiz), to work on the FAST…

Mississippi Barrier Island Restoration

Coastal Developments

The Mississippi Coastal Improvements Program (MsCIP) was initiated after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The aim was to return the sediment budget of the Mississippi Barrier Island system to its natural state as much as possible….

Harbour Sedimentation Harlingen – Delft3D Flexible Mesh pilot

Coastal Developments

Harlingen harbour, which is located in the Dutch Wadden Sea, suffers from high annual sedimentation rates that entail high maintenance-dredging costs for the municipality of Harlingen. To reduce these costs and take appropriate mitigation measures,…

Morphological studies for Al Faw port

Coastal Developments

Iraq wants to build a modern port as part of its long-term commitment to transforming Iraq into a transportation corridor between the Middle East and Europe. This will be the Al Faw Grand Port, which…

Transportability of domestic slurries

Infrastructure for water and energy

Delft University of Technology and Deltares have been awarded a research grant (from technology foundation STW) to investigate the transportability of domestic slurries, which is the missing link for future sanitation systems. Many researchers of…

DAM assesment for Xinyi River, China

Dikes, levees and dams

In 2014, Deltares used its Dike strength Analysis Module (DAM) to provide a quick assessment of dike strength on the southern side of the Xinyi River in China. DAM analysis provides a fast picture of…

Scheldt estuary research and consultancy

System behaviour of coasts, estuaries and rivers

Proper management of the Scheldt estuary requires a proper understanding of how water, sand and sludge shape this transitional area between the river and sea. The Netherlands and Flanders have been working together since 2005…

Governance eco-engineering

Nature-based engineering

Natural solutions for flood prevention – eco-engineering – work differently from traditional delta defence structures such as dams and dikes. That requires a new approach to design and the decision-making process. Deltares has joined forces…

Geo-impuls

Underground construction in urban areas

Clients and builders who wish to reduce soil-related failure costs in construction projects can use a toolbox with resources from Geo-Impuls. Geo-Impuls is a unique collaborative venture involving more than thirty parties from the civil…

JIP ROPES: Model tests for a safer port

Ports and waterways

In harbours large ships in narrow passages can cause large problems because of the suction effects these ships cause. This can lead to problems as breaking mooring lines, damage to loading and unloading installations and…