The Centre For Water Research

This course is an introduction to the aquatic ecological and water quality model CAEDYM, the Computational Aquatic Ecosystem Dynamics Model developed by the Centre for Water Research, University of Western Australia.

CAEDYM is a process-based model of the major biogeochemical processes influencing water quality. It optionally models inorganic particles, oxygen, organic and inorganic nutrients (C, N, P and Si), multiple phytoplankton and zooplankton groups, fish and bacteria. Recent developments also include optional modules for benthic organisms (e.g. clams, macroalgae), pathogens and microbial indicator organisms, and a generic geochemical module capable of simulating pH, aqueous speciation (including metals), precipitation/dissolution reactions and sediment diagenesis. Configuration is flexible so that the modeller can focus on the processes of interest. CAEDYM has been applied to a variety of aquatic systems including wetlands, lakes/reservoirs, rivers, estuaries and the coastal ocean; it is currently coupled to three hydrodynamic drivers, but may be coupled to other hydrodynamic codes through a common interface module.

The course is intended for researchers and practitioners with an interest in water quality and ecological modelling. It is not necessary to have a background in modelling, though it is assumed students have some background in either biology, environmental science and/or chemistry. At the end of the course, you will have a thorough understanding of the capabilities of CAEDYM, the science behind those capabilities, and how to run the model. To register click [here]

This course gives an introduction to the use of ELCOM, the Estuary Lake and Coastal Ocean Model, developed by the Centre for Water Research, University of Western Australia. To register click [here]