Real-time operation of water infrastructure is an important element in managing water systems. What do we mean by ‘managing water systems’? This includes, but is not limited to, the operation of river and reservoir systems for flood control, irrigation and hydropower production, and operation of urban drainage systems for storm and wastewater management. Continue reading “How to enhance operational efficiency in managing water systems”
Wildfires and their effects on river basins: What you didn’t know
Monitoring programs and decision support systems can help study impacts and facilitate rapid response
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Infographic: Why you should care about non-revenue water
Did you know that a high non-revenue water (NRW) rate could affect your quality of life in more ways than you think? Or has it occurred to you that USD 9 million worth of water is being lost annually in Asia, for example? Learn more about NRW in this infographic:
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Three steps to increase port efficiency in the planning stage
New dynamic mooring analysis tool allows even better planning of port layout
A port planner knows that the efficiency of a terminal could already be decided during early port planning stages – just by looking at predicted vessel motions. There’s a way to do so even more efficiently as I will describe below. In the initial planning process, all kinds of dynamic impacts should be included into the picture. Continue reading “Three steps to increase port efficiency in the planning stage”
How to break down barriers with social learning
The role of serious gaming in tackling water governance challenges
Transitions towards sustainable water governance will likely require innovative learning partnerships between a variety of stakeholders. It is essential that such partnerships involve novel methods for communicating ideas and knowledge while offering an enabling environment to connect various stakeholder groups informally. Continue reading “How to break down barriers with social learning”
Reducing port sedimentation: Why careful planning of port layouts is important on sandy coasts
Improved long-term predictions of the bathymetry in ports now possible due to new innovative modelling technology.
For many ports and harbours, maintenance dredging is the biggest single expenditure in their goal to ensure clear and safe navigation.
Along sandy coasts, sediment is transported along the shoreline by the impact of waves, tide and currents, and potentially accumulates in port areas.
What will it cost to protect your city against the next flooding?
Expert interview with Ole Mark
Sea levels are rising and it’s a growing challenge that many cities have to deal with. We asked our expert on climate change adaptation what needs to be done.
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Did you know that whales have dialects?
How man-made sounds interfere with their communication
Marine mammals live in a world of sound. Acoustic waves are four times faster underwater compared to air and there is much less sound dampening. Therefore, sound can travel very far underwater.
Plastics in the ocean: Why do they matter?
We often hear that there are a lot of plastics in the ocean. How do they get there and why is this a concern?
We often hear that there are a lot of plastics in the ocean. How do they get there and why is this a concern?
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The digital future of industrial water
Industrial water and surrounding water environments are going virtual
Whatever can be digitised, automated and virtualised…will be. Industrial water and surrounding water environments are going virtual; it’s a matter of time and investment. The technology is here.