NUMERICAL MODELING IN HYDRODYNAMICS

 

Hydrodynamics - the movement of water - employs the laws of physics with an aim of defining mathematical relations between the forces acting on the water masses. The ultimate objective is to learn enough on the movement structure to be able to predict its future state. It is the driving mechanism of several other processes of interest including the movement of sediment, contaminants, ice and even to a certain extent the air.

The numerical tools (finite differences, finite elements and finite volumes) have, for several decades already, contributed to the definition of water masses hydrodynamics. The Océanide Inc. team has several types of barotropic and baroclinic hydrodynamic models which can be used to solve a wide variety of problems and work out scenarios of solution. These models have various degrees of sophistication (1D, 2D and 3D) and details so that the choice of the model depends, ultimately, on the area of interest, the physical characteristics of the basin, and the phenomenon considered.

Several of these models are coupled with other modules which allow the study of more complex phenomena like the interactions of water-ice, the diffusion and transport of materials or pollutants in suspension or by haulage; and even the study of the deformations caused by the current mode.

We have several scientific and business partners with whom we conduct studies of the coastal, marine and aquatic environment. Very solid contacts are maintained with university researchers (e.g. Laval University, INRS-Water) and famous firms (SNC-Lavalin, AGRA Environmental, Procéan Inc and BPR Group) with an aim of continuing high quality work and constantly improving the quality of our professional services.