The course focuses on the modelling of winds and dispersion around 3D city models. The goal is to further the students experience in geomatics knowledge by learning tools with direct application to real urban scenarios. The course covers the necessary fundamentals of fluid dynamics and computational fluid dynamics methodologies to perform simulations in urban environments.

The simulations will cover wind predictions and dispersion of pollutants, which can play an essential role when designing and/or improving urban areas to assess and ensure urban sustainability, liveability, energy efficiency and comfort.

Study goals:

1. Understand the fundamental requirements for urban energy modelling and for micro-climate simulations.
2. Perform data requirement analysis for the modelled phenomenon starting from (but not limited to) a semantic 3D city model.
3. Depending on the specific application, implement the required computation procedures or, alternatively, define a proper interface between the 3D city model and the simulation tool.
4. Apply the acquired knowledge to set up and run a proper simulation environment to solve a specific problem.
5. Gather and analyse the simulation results, and make them available for further applications.

To enrol: https://studiegids.tudelft.nl/a101_displayCourse.do?course_id=57094