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Introduction to ISIS

Overview

This two day course is aimed at those involved in building, running or reviewing ISIS models of river hydraulics. The course assumes no prior knowledge of river modelling and is presented from a practical point of view by expert Halcrow modellers. The course includes teaching on hydraulics and modelling theory that will be applicable to other types of models.

The course is delivered through a series of presentations, hands-on practicals and open discussion sessions. Practical skills will be gained and by the end of the course attendees will be able to build river models, run model simulations, view and interpret the results.

We can tailor this course to meet your specific requirements, contact us for details.

ISIS Flow Training

Typical Course Outline

Session A – Introduction to Modelling

Overview of hydrology and hydraulics
River hydraulics and Manning’s equation
Running a simple ISIS model
ISIS capabilities

Session B – Open Channel Flow

Saint-Venant equations
Approximate solutions
Building ISIS models

Session C – Hydraulic Structures

Weirs and multiple structures
Culverts
Bridges

Session D – Dynamics and Boundary Conditions

Sub- and super-critical flow
Boundary conditions
Building dynamic models
Structure control

Session E – Floodplains

Flow and storage processes
Modelling with cross sections, spills and reservoirs
Overview of 2D modelling

Cost

The total cost of this two-day course is £500+VAT per person.

Further details

This course starts at 9:30am and ends at 5pm on both days. Lunches, morning and afternoon refreshments are provided.

Course Feedback

"This intensive, hands-on, two-day course prepared us to use ISIS in real world situations. The content of the course was a good mix of basic input and theory. The instruction was very interactive and we kept moving pretty quickly through topics - so that kept my interest. For beginners, this is a great introduction to ISIS but for more experienced modellers, this training gives you more background information and helps you understand exactly what ISIS is doing. Our instructor Dr Matt Horritt was very knowledgeable, personable and friendly and he conducted the course in a very professional manner. He was also very willing to help and presented things clearly. I would recommend this course for others, it was very helpful".

Renata Stochmal, Environment Agency, Flood Risk Mapping and Data Management

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Contact Vijay Jain or Alastair Sheppard on +44 (0)845 094 7990 or for training information.

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