Coastal modeling is an essential tool for understanding the complex dynamics of coastal environments. By simulating various coastal processes, we can predict and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the safety and sustainability of coastal developments. Our advanced modeling capabilities include hydraulic, wave, sediment transport, and flooding models, among others. These models provide critical insights that inform the design and implementation of effective coastal protection and management strategies.
Coastal Hydraulic Models
Coastal Wave Models
Sediment Transport Models
Flooding Models
Mooring and Berthing Models
Coastal Modeling
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ADCP Data Collection For Coastal Modeling, New York
Our marine / coastal engineers and in-house dive team worked together to deploy an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) to measure the site wind and wake driven waves, and then using coastal modeling, optimized the small craft harbor configuration.
Development Flood Zone Assessment, New York
Created a coastal model to assess the flood zone of a 22-acre property slated for residential development. The property was listed in FEMA Zone VE, restrictive for development, according to the effective FIRM panel. Through this modeling, McLaren identified inaccuracies in the FEMA mapping, necessitating a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR).
SUNY Maritime College Pier Load Rating, Extension, Berthing + Mooring, New York
To deliver this project in an expedited fashion our team began by assessing the existing structure, developing the mooring and berthing analysis models, and conceptualizing design options. McLaren developed a model of the pier that incorporated the structural deficiencies documented during the site investigation phase.
Coastal Engineering Analysis and Modeling, Virginia
McLaren completed the preliminary design and alternatives study phases that included coastal engineering analysis and modeling.
Coastal Modeling and Breakwater Design Using STWAVE, New Jersey
Utilizing typical tidal conditions, extreme storm-event water levels, wind speeds, wave heights, currents, and predicted sea level rise, McLaren prepared a coastal numerical model (STWAVE by the USACE) to determine the site-specific wave heights for various return period events (e.g. 10, 50 and 100-year recurrence interval storms). The data was used to determine the breakwater height and resulting wave forces that the breakwater must resist.
Sediment Transport Model, Pennsylvania
Analyzed how the structures proposed would impact sediment overtime.