DHI Malaysia is presenting a paper at the international Hydroinformatics conference, HIC2006:

Title: "The application of advanced numerical modelling techniques to nationwide drainage assessment in Brunei Darussalam"

Authors: Chris Nielsen (DHI Water and Environment), Julien Frachisse (DHI Water and Environment), Pg Azman bin Pg Badarudin (Public Works Department, Drainage and Sewerage, Brunei Darussalam)

Abstract: Located on the northern part of the island of Borneo, the population centres of Brunei Darussalam are low lying and prone to flooding; from overtopping of main rivers but also from localised ponding and tidal influences. To manage the drainage system in a flexible and dynamic manner, drainage management tools were developed in the form of a geodatabase and numerical modelling tools. The numerical modelling tools, discussed in this paper, were developed using the MIKE SHE hydrologic / hydraulic model. The modelling system, its development and implementation into a drainage masterplan strategy are described.

MIKE SHE, traditionally a groundwater model, is proving very adaptable for applications in hydrology and flooding. For more information on how this is done, contact Chris Nielsen.