Numerical Modeling

Coastal Planning & Engineering, Inc. (CPE) continues to be on the forefront of numerical modeling for consulting and research. Our modeling projects are developed by a team of experienced physical oceanographers and coastal engineers who are strongly grounded in coastal process theory and applications. In doing so, we review our model results in the context of overall project objectives, and incorporate them into designs and analysis as a tool to improve performance and longevity of projects.

The behavior of beaches, inlets and coastlines can be complex and sometimes dramatic, especially in the proximity of coastal management projects. To overcome these complexities and test a wide range of solutions, CPE bases each project design on proven engineering principles with the added benefit of cutting-edge numerical models. Our models are primarily utilized to analyze problems, refine solutions and evaluate the sensitivity of project alternatives against a wide range of coastal forces. These forces include a range of hydrodynamic processes and the various facets of the coastal environment.

Our comprehensive set of numerical modeling services support analysis, design, permitting, and funding of coastal projects such as beach nourishment, inlet management, ports and marinas, coastal structures and other marine projects. We offer modeling expertise in all of the following areas:

Tides and Currents
Wave Processes
Sediment Transport
Beach Morphology
Coastal Structures
Inlet Processes
Water Quality and Turbidity
Storm Damage Assessments
Economic Evaluations
Surfing Analyses
Ship Maneuvering Simulations
Oil Spill Plumes and Dispersion