MIKE 21 Wave Model FM
Simulate short and long-period wave conditions to support planning, design, and operations
MIKE 21 Wave Model FM (M21W), a Boussinesq-type wave model, stands as the premier software for analysing wave dynamics in ports, harbours and near-shore environments. Specifically designed to simulate various wave conditions, from short to long-period shallow and intermediate waves, MIKE 21 Wave Model FM effectively evaluates wave disturbances, optimises harbour layouts, and supports efficient ship movements and mooring arrangements, thereby minimising operational downtime.
With scalability from small harbours to major ports, MIKE 21 Wave Model FM ensures projects meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency, serving as your go-to solution for comprehensive wave studies.
This software seamlessly integrates with MIKE 21 Mooring Analysis, used to simulate vessel responses to various wave conditions but also, providing an all-in-one operational assessment tool.
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Areas of application
Coastal engineering studies
Enhance coastal structure design and protection with precise calculations of wave conditions.
Metocean condition insight
Gather insights into meteorological and oceanographic conditions to support coastal and offshore projects.
Port design and optimisation
Improve port efficiency and safety by integrating wave disturbances into port layouts.
Ship navigation planning support
Accurately predict and analyse wave conditions along shipping routes to improve route selection and planning.
Wave condition assessments
Deliver accurate wave condition forecasts and analyses including dynamic interactions like wave diffraction and reflection.
Additional capabilities & unique features
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Clearly communicate your modelling results with powerful visualisation tools
Regardless of how well you undertake your modelling work, clear communication of results is crucial to its value and recognition. Present time series plots (1D, 2D and 3D), data checking by graphical and tabular view, statistics, 2D/3D animations and time series analysis (using WSWAT) with specialised tools. Create plots and instantaneous 2D animations of wave disturbance coefficient and simulated surface elevations with the Plot Composer Tool. Create realistic 3D scenes, including buildings, ships or other solids, visualise waves in 3D, produce professional fly-through animations and more with MIKE Animator Plus. Bonus: MIKE Animator Plus is included in all software subscription packages.
Simulate wave absorption, partial wave reflection and wave transmission
Easily create sponge (or absorbing) layers along model boundaries to provide radiation boundary conditions, which absorb wave energy propagating out of the model area. These sponge layers may also be used along shorelines. Simulate partial wave reflection and/or wave transmission through various types of structures by creating porosity layer zones.
Prepare accurate wave boundary conditions for various types of waves
To support the preparation of wave boundary conditions, MIKE 21 Wave Model FM includes multiple options for internal wave generation depending on the type of waves; regular, irregular or directional.
Easily create model bathymetry using the Mesh Generator or Mesh Builder
Providing MIKE 21 Wave Model FM with a suitable bathymetry is essential for obtaining reliable results from the model. The Mesh Generator and Mesh Builder provide efficient environments for creating, editing and presenting detailed digital bathymetries.
Save time series data of surface elevations
The deterministic output dialogue of MIKE 21 Wave Model FM allows the user to save time series of surface elevations in points, along transects or in domain areas for subsequent analysis and visualisation.
Run fast simulations
The computational engine of MIKE 21 Wave Model FM has been parallelised using both shared memory architecture (OpenMP) and distributed memory architecture (MPI). This provides faster simulations on systems with many cores.
Perform spectral, directional, filtering or crossing analysis of your model output
Additional analysis (of both dfs0 and dfs2 data) including spectral, directional, filtering or crossing analysis of the model output can be made using the WS Wave Analysis Tool.
Save a large number of commonly used derived variables
MIKE 21 Wave Model FM allows users to save a large number of commonly used derived variables. Select between two types of phase-averaged wave statistics, cumulative and subseries. With Cumulative Statistics, the output items are updated regularly corresponding to a specific update interval. In the case of Subseries Statistics, the output items are set to zero at the update interval.
Get more done in less time with the modernised MIKE Zero user interface
Save time and improve your modelling workflows using MIKE Zero’s upgraded editors and viewers. Take advantage of new keyboard shortcuts and themes, improved tabbing, tear off and cascade functionality plus easier access to User Guides and Scientific Documentation.
Access new tools, Cloud applications and an enhanced graphical overview from the redesigned MIKE Zero start page
MIKE Zero, DHI’s fully Windows integrated graphical user interface, is now better than ever and comes standard with all MIKE 21/3 software. Enjoy easy access to new MIKE Cloud applications and Cloud-enhanced functionality, plus an extended set of MIKE tools within theme-based (rather than product-based) interactive workflows. Ensure important model components such as sources and structures stay at the forefront with a new interactive, customisable floating mapping window. Lastly, the updated tabbing functionality will help you work in a more organised and efficient manner.
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