Leaders in ship wake monitoring, assessment, modelling and mitigation works
Waterways and Wake Analysis
We have recently developed vessel wake and bank erosion modelling tools which are revolutionizing the engineering analysis of the interactions between ship and shore.
The staff at Coldwater Consulting have led engineering and scientific studies of wakes and their effects on coasts and waterways throughout North America. Our experience includes berthed vessel response to passing vessels; design criteria development for shore structures; ferry system design and optimization; waterway/navigation system operations and effects such as shoreline erosion.
Computer SimulationsOur state of the art modeling ensures reliable outcomes to complex problems. These proprietary ship wake models feature highly efficient and versatile coding which allows application over short to long time intervals, small to large scales, as well as ensuring timely delivery of products.
Measurements and MonitoringIn many instances the collection of field measurements at a site is every bit as important as the use of computer models to predict future conditions. Field measurements can be used to assess existing conditions and to provide essential calibration and validation data for scenario analysis. Our staff has extensive experience in the measurement and analysis of currents, waves and wakes, conducting bathymetric and topographic surveys, developing impact response data, and characterizing shoreline morphology and dynamics.
| Marine transportation systems are continually expanding with vessel fleets becoming larger and vessels getting faster and bigger. This results in increased pressures on our waterways and often creates concerns and management challenges in addressing the impact of ship wakes on waterway infrastructure and sensitive environmental areas. At Coldwater Consulting, we have recently developed vessel wake and bank erosion modelling tools which are revolutionizing the engineering analysis of the interactions between ship and shore. |