MIKE 11 GIS for ArcMap

One of the new products being released with version 2007 is MIKE 11 GIS which is an extension to ArcMap. As such it provides features adding to the features available in the basic ArcMap software. The features in MIKE 11 GIS aims at providing the user with tools efficiently utilizing GIS data for MIKE 11 or MIKE Flood modelling purposes. Typically, MIKE 11 GIS is used for preparing catchment, river and cross section data for subsequent use within the standard user interface of MIKE 11. Secondly, MIKE 11 GIS allows for visualising and analysing MIKE 11 simulation results such as time series and flood maps.

MIKE 11 GIS shows up in ArcMap as a separate menu and toolbar providing access to the various features. The following figure shows the MIKE 11 GIS menu and toolbar and some of the data types which can be managed and edited within MIKE 11 GIS:

 

The features provided with MIKE 11 GIS include the following:
Digital Elevation Model
- Load DEM from various sources.
- Generate DEM based on X/Y/Z point data.
- Process and correct DEM for subsequent automated river and catchment delineation.
- Save DEM as .dfs2 file for use in MIKE 11 and MIKE Flood.

Branches:
- Digitize river branches and embankment lines on top of DEM.
- Use existing GIS data sets as river branches or embankment lines.
- Automatically generate river branches based on DEM slopes.
- Save network as .nwk11 file for use in MIKE 11.

Cross sections:
- Digitize cross section lines and extract cross section data from DEM
- Automatically generate cross section lines at equidistant distance along river branches.
- Generate cross sections based on X/Y/Z data points typically from river survey.
- Import cross sections data (for instance originating from river survey) and extend cross section onto flood plain while still keeping the original surveyed data and extracting cross section data from the DEM in the extended part.
- Save cross sections as .xns11 file for use in MIKE 11.

Hydraulic Structures
- Digitize or define the location of hydraulic structure such as weirs, culverts, bridges, dams and control structures.

Catchments
- Digitize catchments on top of DEM.
- Automatically generate catchments based on DEM slopes.
- Edit NAM parameters for catchments.

Time Series Data
Time series analysis and presentation in MIKE 11 GIS is done using the extension Temporal Analyst (TA) which is also developed by DHI. TA is designed for managing, viewing, querying, analyzing and editing time-series data from within ArcMap. The time-series data may exist in a variety of formats including an MIKE 11 result files, ESRI geodatabase or other external databases, and TA brings all of these data formats together into a single environment. Once the time-series data is in the environment of the Temporal Analyst it can be plotted together and further analyzed regardless of their data format. The Temporal Analyst provides some sophisticated temporal analysis plus temporal and spatial analysis.

Flood Maps
While running a simulation, MIKE 11 produces maps (as .dfs2 files) showing for instance the depth and extent of the flooding. Subsequently the generated maps can be loaded into ArcMap as grid/raster data as if they were regular grid data in ArcMap, i.e. converting from .dfs2 format to ArcMap format is not required. Flood maps may be generated as maps showing the maximum flooding or as files with maps corresponding to the flooding at for instance hourly intervals. In the latter case the flood maps can be shown as an animation which is shown within MIKE 11 GIS or saved and .avi file for subsequent display outside ArcMap.

More information to follow in the comming newsletters. Until then please contact Morten Rungø at mor@dhigroup.com for further information.

MIKE URBAN: Customised Built-in Reports

A new utility is now available at the MIKE URBAN tools download page. Tailor the MIKE URBAN standard XML reports and exports to suit your specific needs by applying these nice style sheets and scripts. Examples are included both nice layouts as well as comprehensive cross table reports.

More on http://www.dhisoftware.com/mikeurban/download/toolshare.htm (MIKE URBAN 2007 will bring you there directly from the Help menu).

Illustration: customised report displays list of junctions and the minimum and maximum pressure

Video tutorials

Did you know that you can view video tutorials on how to use various features in MIKE URBAN? Please insert the 2007 DVD and go to the subfolder with video tutorials for new MIKE URBAN video tutorials.

DHI and MIKE URBAN win international tender in Muscat, Oman and Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Oman Wastewater Services Company, OWSC has decided to use DHI’s MIKE URBAN in it’s 1 billion USD sewer upgrade scheme. MIKE URBAN was selected after a thorough tender and inter-comparison procedure.

“We are very pleased that OWSC prefers MIKE URBAN”, says Sten Lindberg, head of DHI’s Urban Water. “It proves that our concept of integrating state-of-the-art technologies within modeling, GIS and asset management is the preferred concept in the market today. The complete open and scalable architecture makes MIKE URBAN very different from the competitors, and makes the software attractive to not only major cities, but also smaller communities” continues Sten Lindberg.

Also the Arab Emirate of Ajman – located just north of Dubai, have decided for MIKE URBAN to support the ongoing design and construction of sewerage system for the city.
DHI’s involvement in these two strategic and large scale projects ushers a new gateway for DHI’s urban water software into the Middle East market. With DHI’s software at the center of the operation of these flagship projects supported by DHI’s Dubai office, MIKE URBAN will become a brand name and a vehicle for further involvement in the region.

For further information please contact Muawieh K. Radaideh at mra@dhigroup.com

More on DHI in the Gulf region: http://www.dhigulf.com/

Oslo, Norway

DHI User group meting and seminar

DHI celebrates the first five years in Norway with a MIKE URBAN user group and seminar on modelling of water in the city. The twoday event will take place at the Clarion Oslo Airport Gardemoen Hotel on February 13th and February 14th 2007.

A full programme (in Norwegian) is available here

Advancing carreer opportunities in water management

The DHI Women’s Water Fund has been created as an initiative benefiting from the “King Hassan II Great World Water Prize” presented to Prof. Torkil Jønch Clausen of DHI at the Fourth World Water Forum in Mexico in 2006. The objective of the DHI Women’s Water Fund is to support women in developing countries in advancing their career opportunities in the development and management of water resources.

The Fund’s career programme will draw upon transfer of Danish expertise in water resources by offering capacity building visits to Denmark. The visits will include a combined career learning and mentoring program of two to four weeks duration. It is the intention that the Fund will contribute to a longer duration contact and support to the selected candidates. 

The capacity building visits include: i) participation in relevant short courses/e-learning on water resources technologies and management at M.Sc. or Ph.D. level; ii) learning visits at Danish organisations in the field of water; and iii) a mentoring component that includes Senior Danish managers as mentors for each candidate. The mentoring function is intended to be continued for one year after the visit in Denmark as a long distance learning and support relationship.

For further information please see here