Water Module getting started

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Getting started with the water module in the Tygron Platform can seem to be a difficult process. By following a few basic steps and completing the wizard belonging to the selected water overlay(s), completing this process will be much easier.

To use the water module and its calculations in the three dimensional world of the Tygron Platform, a couple of overlays are available. These overlays use the water module to calculate and simulate the water model in the project area. Results will be visualized as a two dimensional layer imposed over the 3D world.

Preparing the project

To be able to use the water module, a valid project needs to be loaded in the editor of the Tygron Platform.

  1. Start the Tygron Platform client.
  2. Create or load a project at the required location.

Selecting the overlay

Main article: Add and remove an overlay

When the project is loaded in to the editor, we are ready to start using the water module. To do so, we need to select which water overlay best suits the purpose of our project. The table below shows all available water overlays and a short description of these overlays.

Overlay rainfall.png Rainfall Overlay provides insight into the water stress and impact caused by (excessive) rainfall
Overlay flooding.png Flooding Overlay provides insight into water stress and impact caused by breaches in levees or other sources causing excessive water inflow
Overlay groundwater.png Groundwater Overlay provides insight into long-term processes of water flow both on the surface and underground

When the overlay is added, the water module will immediately calculate the results. Based on the size of the project area and the size of the grid cell, this can take a while. The results of this initial calculation are based on default settings of the overlay, which are often not that accurate.

Configuring the overlay

Grid overlay right side panel

To make the overlay calculations more accurate and better suitable for the actual situation at hand, some configurations can be made.

Grid cell size

Grid cell warning
When a grid based overlay is added to a project, the default size of 10m x 10m is usually not acurate enough. This will be indicated by a (yellow flashing) warning on the right side panel when the overlay is selected. This grid size can be adjusted by selecting the "Change grid" option on the right side panel. Selecting this option opens a new panel.

Adjust Grid size panel

Result type

Calculation preference

Overlay wizards

Water Overlay Wizards
Overlay rainfall.png Rainfall Overlay Wizard Overlay flooding.png Flooding Overlay Wizard Overlay groundwater.png Groundwater Overlay Wizard

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