TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority Introduction to the TIDE Project Kick-Off Conference in Antwerp 18 th February 2010
TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority1 18 th February 2010 Background: Morphological Changes
TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority2 18 th February 2010 Background: Morphological Changes
3 Background: Increasing Tidal Range TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority 18 th February 2010
4 2. Shock 2004: “Port drowns in sediments!” Sand Relocation to North Sea Land Treatment Dredged Material in Sum Relocation in Hamburg Headwater Headwater Discharge [m 3 /s] Dredged Material [m 3 ] Background: Increasing Dredging Necessities in Hamburg TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority 18 th February 2010
5 Background: Sediments and Dredging in Europe TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority 18 th February 2010
6 Background: Climate Change and Sea Level Rise TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority 18 th February 2010
7 Background: The Estuary System TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority 18 th February 2010 Wind Tide Precipitation Headwater Erosion/Sedimentation Flora/Fauna Flood Ebb Salinity Sediment Transport
8 Background: Changing Landscapes TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority 18 th February 2010
9 Background: Meeting Experts TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority 18 th February 2010
10 Background: Meeting with Experts from other Estuaries TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority 18 th February 2010
11 Background: Visiting De Zwin – The Future of Estuaries? TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority 18 th February 2010
12 Background: Learning from History – Ex-Seaport Bruges TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority 18 th February 2010
13 3D-Numerical Model TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority 18 th February 2010
Fischerei und Landwirtschaft Concept for the Tidal Elbe 3D-Model: The System needs to be managed! 18 th February TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority
15TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority Twait Shad, Mudflats Gate to Waddensea Hot Spot of Flora Diversity Grassland Reed and Alluvial Forest Connectivity Grassland Habitats Birds Reed and Alluvial Forest Grassland Breeding- and Resting Birds Connectivity PORT Industry City Recreation Navigation PORT Flood Risk Management Biodiversity needs Management too! 18 th February 2010
16TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority Looking for Partners in Europe 18 th February 2010
Fischerei und Landwirtschaft Identifying Gaps of Knowledge Interrelations between Morphology and Ecology Climate Change and Estuary Functions and Behavior Integrated Planning, Working with Nature Implementation of NATURA 2000 and WFD Requirements Public Awareness …. 18 th February TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority
Fischerei und Landwirtschaft Criteria for Partner-Estuaries Shipping Channels leading to Large Seaports inland Strong tidal Influence Massive Sediment Transport Designated NATURA 2000 Sites 18 th February TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority
TIDE Partner-Estuaries and Bremen 90 km 18 th February TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority
All on Board? 18 th February TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority
Thank You for Your Attention! 18 th February TIDE | Heinz Glindemann | Hamburg Port Authority