Operational Systems

Water and sediment interact in a dynamic way. Following the Water Framework Directive, sediment is considered an essential component of the water system. Sustainable sediment management In recent years, numerical river models have grown into accurate and detailed models, gaining strong forecasting skills. Today, they have expanded into computerized flood management systems, online forecasting systems and operational decision support tools. Right from the beginning, our team has played an active and upfront role in the creation and development of such instruments in both the Flemish and International market. In so doing, a considerable technical knowledge base has been acquired, making us a reliable partner for both development and implementation projects.

Starting from thorough (site specific) knowledge of the surface, ground or sewage water physics, our experts build automatic recording systems to monitor, regulate and manage watercourses, sewage systems and/or coastal zones. Our integral and holistic approach is the key to success: our experts combine their knowledge into qualitative applications custom-built to solve the specific problems of the client. Made on a single, local application basis, this most efficient method of consultancy makes our systems unique and successful. From formulation to implementation and maintenance, our projects are completed in the most pragmatic way, whether for public or private customers.

Our experts have developed the following tools:

• Decision support system on flood risks for private insurance companies
• Operational data management and maintenance of observed data for the Belgian coast, for the Flemish river authorities and for local agencies
• Operational flood forecasting and early warning systems along the Flemish rivers
  
• Operational forecasting and early warning systems for flash floods in arid areas
  
• Operational GIS-based greenzone management tools