| The NetWork - A community newsletter for DHI Software users |
May 2006 | |
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Technical Preview of the Q4 DHI Software release
The planned release of DHI Software will include many enhancements and improvements compared to the software you are currently using. To continue working collaboratively with our customers on the general content and usability of our products, we will soon release a Technical Preview (TP) of the official DHI Software release scheduled for release in Q4.
The TP introduces a number of breakthrough “features” that are designed to help you in your applications. One of these features is the next generation of the MIKE Zero framework code-named MIKE Aqua.
MIKE Aqua's project-centric approach gives you the tools you need to be more confident in your ability to control and organise the workflow related to almost every engineering study, including model simulations. MIKE Aqua encapsulates years of feedback from comprehensive user experience and computing experience to ensure you stay in control of your project at all times. The logical organisation of your project, along with many new and innovative productivity tools, helps to streamline your workflow and gives you more time to develop, calibrate, interpret and present your model.
Moreover, new tools bring better performance and instant access to the information in your project, so you have an immediate overview of your simulation files.
Further details about the TP including benefits and new features are available here.:
TechnicalPreviewDHISoftwareRelease2007.pdf | |
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Big Waves at Waimea Bay, Hawaii

Simon Brandi Mortensen from the Technical University of Denmark is presently working on an exciting project in Hawaii. The objective of the project is to study waves and wave induced currents at Waimea Bay on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, using a combination of advanced modelling technologies (MIKE 21) and field measurements (ADCP). Waimea Bay is a famous spot for surfing and it is well known for its unique wave conditions and its dramatic surf zone dynamics. Read full story here:
Big Waves at Waimea Bay, Hawaii – Part 1 |
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New fund for transfer of knowledge
On the occasion of the opening of the 4th World Water Forum in Mexico on 16 March, DHI's Development Director Prof. Torkil Jønch-Clausen received one of the world's most prestigious water prizes - the King Hassan II Great World Water Prize. The Prize, awarded every three years, is a testimony to Torkil's exceptional and unique contribution within cooperation for development, use and management of the world's scarce water resources. With the Prize comes a cheque for USD 100,000. Says Torkil Jønch-Clausen: "The money will go to establishing a fund so third world women can come to Denmark and study water resources management. Improved knowledge and education is the answer to the water problems many developing countries are facing, and there is a big deficit of educated women in those countries". |
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ESRI Business Partner of the Year Award
At the annual ESRI Worldwide Business Partner Conference, DHI was awarded the prestigious “Business Partner of the Year Award, which is awarded to selected business partners for outstanding performance.
 Lars Christian Larsen received the associated sculpture from ESRI’s founder and President Jack Dangermond.
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NASA WorldWind DHIFlooding plug-in
As part of an Inland Flooding R&D software project a plug-in for NASA WorldWind has been created to show and animate flooding results stored in dfs2-files.
NASA WorldWind allows a user to zoom from outer space into any place on Earth. World Wind leverages satellite imagery and elevation data to allow users to experience Earth terrain in visually rich 3D.
NASA WorldWind is an open source and free of charge application, which can be downloaded from:
http://www.worldwindcentral.com
NASA World Wind can be expanded through additional plug-ins to include additional imagery and data.
The DHI Flooding plug-in makes it easy for the user, through the geographical information stored in the dfs2 file, to automatically place and show flooding results on a 3D map.
The Flooding plug-in is available for the 2005 release and may be downloaded from: NASAWorldWindFloodingPluginInstaller.exe
Please contact Claus Bjørn Sørensen (cbs@dhigroup.com) for any comments and suggestions. |
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FLOODRELIEF in the World Water Forum in Mexico
The EU FLOODRELIEF was invited to present some of the latest developments in flood forecasting technology at a special session of the World Water Forum organised by the European Commission,
4th World Water Forum - EC Session ‘Knowledge generation and Technologies for Sustainable Water Management’, Mexico, 19 March 2006
The presentation generated a lively debate and lots of positive feedback including the following kind words from the Commission
"The excellent presentation of your project FLOODRELIEF has considerably contributed in promoting a more knowledge-based approach to water resources management".
World Water Forum: http://www.worldwaterforum4.org.mx/
FLOODRELIEF: http://projects.dhi.dk/floodrelief/ |
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MIKE Zero 2005 Service Pack 4 - April 2005
Service Pack (SP) 4 for the MIKE ZERO based products is now released. SP 4 supersedes SP 3 and contains all previous service packs to MIKE Zero Release 2005. We recommend our users to install the service pack to ensure the best performance of the models and tools.
Please note the following changes in Service Pack 4:
MIKE Zero :
- Editors (performance): when reading dfs files, i.e. jumping in a file a specified number of time steps or move to start or end, the navigation is now significantly faster using one of the editors, e.g. in the Grid Editor.
- Data Extraction FM (performance) : Major performance improvement when extracting dfsu files, whether point, line or sub area information
- Grid Editor/grid series (performance): much faster generation of dfs2/3 file from dfsu file
- Profile Editor/profile series (new feature): The geographical information is now maintained in file when editing and saving.
MIKE 21
- MIKE 21 Flow Model, ECO Lab Module (performance): now faster (obtained by modifying and optimizing 'do-loops')
- MIKE 21 Flow Model (new feature): Check for illegal open boundary specification implemented. The background for this check feature is: when generating a bathymetry (and specifies open boundary conditions) and subsequently make modifications in the bathymetry and one forget to adjust or specify new open boundary conditions (if affected) the model will crash.
MIKE 3
- MIKE 3 Toolbox/Digitizing (problem fixed): Illegal storage access error fixed - so now it works
- MIKE 21/3 Particle/Spill Analysis (problem fixed): Bug fix for "constant in space" hydrodynamic data option - this option did not work before.
LITPACK
- LITPACK/LITLINE Module (new feature): Geographical information from coastline dfs1 file is written into output dfs1 file – required when importing files to MIKE Marine GIS.
MIKE 11
- HD module (new feature): Ground water inflow or outflow using a predefined ground water level. Through the boundary editor the ground water level is defined as constant, as a time series (.dfs0) or as a constant map (.dfs2). Global and local leakage coefficients are defined in the HD editor.
- SO module (new feature): The operator (accumulate, average, etc) used for defining logical operands and control points can now be configured to only apply on values larger/smaller than a given value.
- RR editor (new feature): In the graphical view closed polygons for catchment definitions can be loaded from ASCII or Shape files.
- HD Engine (problem fixed): The problem in SP3 with side structures and zero storage is now fixed.
MIKE Flood
- (new feature) A feature has been added to the implicit links that enhances stability. A smoothing factor between 0 and 1 may be applied. The smoothing factor controls the weighting of the water levels at the previous time step and the next time step when calculating the implicit coefficients for structures.
- (problem fixed) The flood maps and time series output options in the hd11 editor may now be used in conjunction with MIKE FLOOD.
MIKE SHE
- (new feature) Drainage constants can now be time varying
- (new feature) A multiplier for precipitation, (Precipitation factor) has been added
- (new feature) License-limited irrigation has been added
- (new feature) Lense-based registration zones have been added to the PT module
- (new feature) Vertical velocity used for PT is now corrected in the upper SZ layer to account for the actual infiltration rate
- (problem fixed) Error in the transfer of overlays to the Grid Editor was fixed
- (problem fixed) User defined Registration codes in the PT module now generate the correct xxx_RegCode_xxx.shp files
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MOUSE Storm Water Quality SWQ
MOUSE Storm Water Quality is a new tool for storm water management in urban areas. Pollution generation from different urban catchments is handled with ESRI Arc Map and based on land use. Pollution transport is handled with MOUSE AD. Treatment facilities as open ponds are included and the treatment efficiency is calculated from generalized MIKE 21 simulations.
MOUSE SWQ is easily applied to existing MOUSE models. MOUSE SWQ is successfully used for applications in Kalmar and Växjö in Sweden.

More information: gilbert.svensson@dhi.se
Last Value Dynamic Display in DIMS The long time awaited feature of displaying the latest value from a measurement on DIMS subject is available in the latest service pack. There are various settings associated with this new feature including the last value formatting, using the user defined captions, linking to the global variables and much more.
 Illustration: Dynamic display in DIMS is used to report the last value of Tank A water level.
More information: cfh@dhi.dk |
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MIKE URBAN Interpolation Tool
The field assignment and interpolation tool is a wizard controlled tool that will assign values to any field in the MIKE URBAN database either by taking the attribute value directly from another feature or by interpolating between and number of other features. The source of the data (i.e. the features where data is taken from) may be from any layer in the MIKE URBAN map view, including layer you have added yourself as background layers or layers belonging to another model (Water to MOUSE or vice versa). Examples of the tasks that may be performed with this tool are:
- Assign values to ’Node elevation’ from a raster layer representing the DEM.
- Assign the “Diameter of manholes” to be equal to the largest pipe entering the manhole.
- Interpolate missing values for “Elevation” from a point theme using Inverse Distance weighted spatial interpolation
- Interpolate “Pipe levels” by interpolating values following the network (pipes).
- Assign a value to any node or a link attribute based upon a polygon theme giving city areas
The tool is completely generic in the sense that it can assign any compatible data value to almost any field in the database. This also means that it should be used with some care as it obviously also can make completely non-sense assignment if the wrong fields or names are specified.
The tool is accessed through Tools | Interpolation and Assignment. The first dialog that comes up is shown in the Figure below. The tool is built up using a wizard approach.
 Illustration: Interpolation tool
More information: p.ingeduld@dhi.cz |
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MIKE URBAN Time series selection
The new feature of selecting the node or link by ID is now included in the Time series selection dialog box. This allows you click as many nodes or link IDs as you want and display the time series of a selected result item for all of them in the same graph by selecting "Draw". The selection list will further be extended to work with the selection lists including saved selections and current selections.
 Illustration: Time series selection
For further information please contact Mr. Petr Ingeduld at p.ingeduld@dhi.cz |
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Events
DHI Software Seminar
When: May 4-5, 2006 Where: Horsholm, Denmark
More than 90 have already signed up for this one day DHI Software user seminar which will be held at the new conference facilities adjacent to DHI. This will be followed by training courses to be held on May 5 th and covering the marine, urban and water resources areas.
Please contact lsm@dhigroup.com for further information.
H2O ACCADUEO - International Exhibition of technologies for the treatment and distribution of drinking water and wastewater
When: May 17-19, 2006 Where: Ferrara, Italy
If you are interested to visit this conference, do not forget to register at: http://www.accadueo.com
DHI will be pleased to invite you to our booth (Pavilion: 7 booth: 5) and to our MIKE URBAN software demonstration.
Please contact Ms. Birnur Yavuz, intecno-dhi@intecno-dhi.it, Intecno-DHI www.intecno-dhi.it for further information including the coming MIKE URBAN campaign valid till 8 July 2006.
ACE 2006 Annual Conference and Exposition
When: June 11-15, 2006 Where: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Centre, San Antonio, Texas, USA
The ACE06 Exposition gives you access to the latest products and services available to ensure the water quality the public expects. With more than 500 exhibitors on hand to answer your questions and educate you about the latest technology available, you'll gather valuable insight and contacts with companies whose goal is to help you improve your results.
If you are interested to visit this conference, do not forget to register at: http://www.awwa.org/ace06
DHI will be pleased to invite you to our booth and to our MIKE URBAN software demonstration. For further information please contact Mr. Patrick Delaney, pad@dhigroup.com, DHI Inc.
Come visit DHI at the following conferences in May, where you will be able to discuss your software needs with our MIKE SHE product manager. For more information contact: Mr. Douglas Graham at dng@dhigroup.com.
MODFLOW and More 2006 - Managing Groundwater Systems, Denver, CO May 22-24, 2006 http://typhoon.mines.edu/events/modflow2006/modflow2006.shtml
13th Annual International Conference on the St. Lawrence River Ecosystem - Source water protection Part 2, Cornwall, Ont, Canada, May 16-18, 2006 https://www.riverinstitute.ca/events/Conference2006/index.html |
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The DHISoftware course calendar has been updated with a number of new courses. Please check the Course Calendar.
Course held in may are listed below in this newsletter.
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MIKE URBAN COLLECTION SYSTEMS - CS Data Management and Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems for MOUSE Users (CourseRef.: U-204) |
May 2, 2006 1 day |
Auckland, New Zealand |
DHI Water & Environment Ltd., New Zealand Att. DHI Water & Environment Ltd. Email: support.nz@dhiwae.com Phone: +64 09 912 9638
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MIKE BASIN River Basin Modelling
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May 3-4, 2006 2 days |
Madrid, Spain |
DHI ESPAÑA Att. Mª Castellar Roldán Email: cra@dhi-es.com Phone: +34 91 323 50 20
Fax: + 34 91 323 96 20 www.dhi-es.com |
MIKE FLOOD Integrated 1-D and 2-D flood plain modelling (CourseRef.: R-5.1) |
May 3-4, 2006 2 days |
Torino, Italy |
Intecno-DHI, Italy Att. Luisa Di Chele Email: usergroup@intecno-dhi.it Phone: + 39 011 56 24 649 www.intecno-dhi.it |
MIKE FLOOD Integrated 1D and 2D Flood Modelling
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May 9-10, 2006 2 days |
Madrid, Spain |
DHI ESPAÑA Att. Mª Castellar Roldán Email: cra@dhi-es.com Phone: +34 91 323 50 20
Fax: + 34 91 323 96 20 www.dhi-es.com |
MARINE MODELLING - Beginners/Part I Introduction to new FM series
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May 10, 2006 1 day |
Birmingham, UK |
DHI Water & Environment Att. Simon Matthews Email: sm@dhi.dk Phone: +44 1694 722 795 www.dhi-uk.com |
MIKE URBAN COLLECTION SYSTEMS - CS Data Management and Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems for MOUSE Users (CourseRef.: U-204) |
May 10, 2006 1 day |
Wellington, New Zealand |
DHI Water & Environment Ltd., New Zealand Att. DHI Water & Environment Ltd. Email: support.nz@dhiwae.com Phone: +64 09 912 9638
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MIKE URBAN COLLECTION SYSTEMS - CS Introduction to Data Management and Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems Using MOUSE (CourseRef.: U-101) |
May 10-12, 2006 3 days |
Nantes, France |
DHI Eau & Environnement, France Att. Marianne Malicet Email: mcm@dhi.fr Phone: +33 240484040
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MIKE FLOOD Introduction to Integrated 1D and 2D Flood Modelling (CourseRef.: R-201) |
May 10-11, 2006 2 days |
Auckland, New Zealand |
DHI Water & Environment Ltd., New Zealand Att. DHI Water & Environment Ltd. Email: support.nz@dhiwae.com Phone: +64 09 912 9638
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MARINE MODELLING- Intermediate Level/Part II Flow and transport modelling in FM Series
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May 11, 2006 1 day |
Birmingham, UK |
DHI Water & Environment Att. Simon Matthews Email: sm@dhi.dk Phone: +44 1694 722 795 www.dhi-uk.com |
MIKE URBAN COLLECTION SYSTEMS - CS Data Management and Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems for MOUSE Users (CourseRef.: U-204) |
May 11, 2006 1 day |
Christchurch, New Zealand |
DHI Water & Environment Ltd., New Zealand Att. DHI Water & Environment Ltd. Email: support.nz@dhiwae.com Phone: +64 09 912 9638
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MARINE MODELLING- Advanced Level/Part III Wave, sediment transport and morphology modelling in the FM series
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May 12, 2006 1 day |
Birmingham, UK |
DHI Water & Environment Att. Simon Matthews Email: sm@dhi.dk Phone: +44 1694 722 795 www.dhi-uk.com |
MIKE FLOOD Integrated 1D and 2D Flood Modelling (CourseRef.: R-201) |
May 15-16, 2006 2 days |
Brisbane, Australia |
DHI Water & Environment Ltd., Australia Att. DHI Water & Environment Ltd. Email: software@dhiwae.com Phone: +61 07 5502 2455
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MIKE 11 Introduction to River and Channel Modelling
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May 15-17, 2006 3 days |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
DHI Water & Environment c/o CPH2O Att. Jason Hayley Email: hayley@cphwater.com Phone: + 27 11 704 4239 www.cphwater.com |
MIKE SHE Introduction to Integrated Surface Water and Groundwater Modelling (CourseRef.: R-402) |
May 16-18, 2006 3 days |
Auckland, New Zealand |
DHI Water & Environment Ltd., New Zealand Att. DHI Water & Environment Ltd. Email: support.nz@dhiwae.com Phone: +64 09 912 9638
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Temporal Analyst Tidsserieanalyse i GIS DK Training Course Flyer
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May 16, 2006 1 day |
DHI Vand & Miljø, Hørsholm, Danmark |
DHI Vand & Miljø
Phone: + 45 45 16 92 00 Email: software@dhi.dk www.dhigroup.com |
MIKE URBAN WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - WD Introduction to Data Management and Modelling of Urban Water Distribution Networks (CourseRef.: U-201) |
May 16-18, 2006 3 days |
Nantes, France |
DHI Eau & Environnement, France Att. Marianne Malicet Email: mcm@dhi.fr Phone: +33 240484040
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MIKE URBAN Collection Systems - CS Introduction to Data Management and Modelling of Urban Drainage systems (CourseRef.: U-201) |
May 23-24, 2006 2 days |
Sydney, Australia |
DHI Water & Environment Ltd., Australia Att. DHI Water & Environment Ltd. Email: software@dhiwae.com Phone: +61 07 5502 2455
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MIKE 21 ECOLAB Introduction to 2D Ecological and Water Quality Modelling
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May 24-25, 2006 2 days |
Madrid, Spain |
DHI ESPAÑA Att. Mª Castellar Roldán Email: cra@dhi-es.com Phone: +34 91 323 50 20
Fax: + 34 91 323 96 20 www.dhi-es.com |
MIKE 11 Rainfall-Runoff Modelling (CourseRef.: R-3.1) |
May 29-30, 2006 2 days |
Torino, Italy |
Intecno-DHI, Italy Att. Luisa Di Chele Email: usergroup@intecno-dhi.it Phone: + 39 011 56 24 649
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MIKE URBAN Collection Systems - CS Data Management and Modelling of Urban Drainage Systems for MOUSE Users (CourseRef.: 101) |
May 30-31, 2006 2 days |
Gothenborg, Sweden |
DHI Water & Environment AB, Sweden Att. DHI Water & Environment AB Email: mikeurban@dhi.se Phone: + 46 31 80 87 98 www.dhi.se |
MIKE 21 (BW & NSW)
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May 31-Jun 1, 2006 2 days |
Madrid, Spain |
DHI ESPAÑA Att. Mª Castellar Roldán Email: cra@dhi-es.com Phone: +34 91 323 50 20
Fax: + 34 91 323 96 20 www.dhi-es.com | |
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