Testing of a Self-Installing Spar Platform
Project Description Satellite remote sensing techniques can be applied to map coastal benthic habitats and bathymetry. The accuracy and repeatability of satellite benthic and bathymetric mapping depends on having a good understanding of the reflectance of the atmosphere, sea-surface, water column and seabed. This project will assist in the development of a novel SplashDrone (https://www.swellpro.com/waterproof-splash-drone.html) […]
Measuring Currents and Turbulence in the Swan River
Project Description Satellite remote sensing techniques can be applied to map coastal benthic habitats and bathymetry. The accuracy and repeatability of satellite benthic and bathymetric mapping depends on having a good understanding of the reflectance of the atmosphere, sea-surface, water column and seabed. This project will assist in the development of a novel SplashDrone (https://www.swellpro.com/waterproof-splash-drone.html) […]
Interpretation of a New Generation Free Fall Penetrometer
Project Description Satellite remote sensing techniques can be applied to map coastal benthic habitats and bathymetry. The accuracy and repeatability of satellite benthic and bathymetric mapping depends on having a good understanding of the reflectance of the atmosphere, sea-surface, water column and seabed. This project will assist in the development of a novel SplashDrone (https://www.swellpro.com/waterproof-splash-drone.html) […]
Predicting the Dynamic Response of Floating Vessels
Project Description Satellite remote sensing techniques can be applied to map coastal benthic habitats and bathymetry. The accuracy and repeatability of satellite benthic and bathymetric mapping depends on having a good understanding of the reflectance of the atmosphere, sea-surface, water column and seabed. This project will assist in the development of a novel SplashDrone (https://www.swellpro.com/waterproof-splash-drone.html) […]
Predicting the Rate of Nutrient Transfer from Sediments to the Water Column in the Swan River
Project Description Mass transfer across the sediment water interface (SWI) can exert a controlling influence on the water quality of aquatic ecosystems (such as the Swan River Estuary) as sediment interstitial fluid can contain high levels of dissolved nutrients, contaminants and oxygen demand. The purpose of this research project is to determine the influence of […]
Floating Wind Turbine Trials in the Swan River (Phase 2)
Project Description Phase 2 of our floating wind project involves 3 students designing, building and deploying a small-scale floating wind turbine in the Swan River. One student is working on hydrodynamics of the floater, one on aerodynamics of the turbine and one on electrical aspects of the turbine. This project builds on Phase 1, which […]
Understanding the Impact of Seabed Vegetation on Coastal Wave Run Up
Project Description Benthic ecosystems (such as seagrass meadows) are a nature-based solution for coastal protection that both reduces coastal flooding and provides ecosystem services. This project will use a physical model in the wave flume of the Coastal and Offshore Engineering Laboratory to quantify the impact of seagrass meadows on wave run-up, a key measure […]
Using Smart Sensing to Monitor the Response of a Subsea Cable in the Swan River
Project Description This project is investigating if vortex induced vibration (VIV) of cables and pipelines is likely in turbulent flows typical of near-seabed conditions. Conventional knowledge about VIV and existing design guidance is based primarily on laboratory studies where turbulence levels can be much lower. The project will conduct testing in the Large O-tube in […]
Design and Construction of a Novel Energy Storage System
Project Description Renewable energies are harnessed from various sources including wind, sunlight, waves, tides and geothermal heat, which lack the certainty of supply and continuity. Energy storage systems such as Vanadium flow batteries (VFB) may become invaluable to complement renewable energy generation. VFB are suitable for large-scale applications such as farming, electricity grids, and residential/commercial […]
Investigating the Load Bearing Capacity of Plastic Tubular T Joints for use in Marine Structures
Project Description Tubular joints are one of the most important components in structural integrity of marine structures. The main focus of this project is to investigate the load-bearing capacity of FRP tubular T joints under compression. The results of this project can be used for engineering and fabrication of safe, cheap and long lasting jetties […]