Forecasting hydrodynamics using data assimilation: A case study in the North Sea

The need for accurate estimation of hydrodynamic and water quality model variables arises from the UNITED project, which aims to create high-resolutional forecasting systems for monitoring the cultivation of seaweed and flat oysters and operating of the Belgian pilot of UNITED in the coastal area of the North Sea. Accurate observations of...

Storm Surge Modelling due to Tropical Cyclone Activity: Development of an artificial neural network capable of predicting maximum storm surge heights for Hong Kong and Macau

Over the recent years, flood risks and losses have been increasing for coastal cities due to climate change, subsidence, population and economic growth. Hong Kong and Macau are two cities located in the Pearl River Delta that experience a significant flood risk due to storm surges. The increased losses and risks has sparked interest around the...