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The Netherlands' inland water infrastructure, primarily constructed during the beginning and middle of the 20th century, faces increasing stress from traffic demands and climate change. To future-proof critical structures like weirs, bridges, and storm surge barriers, the Dutch government has launched a program to renovate and renew many of these structures. The extent of renovations can only be assessed with a deeper understanding and accurate quantification of hydraulic loads on these structures. This is especially relevant near structures where traditional methods face limitations in capturing complex flow patterns.