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Dynamics of the Marine Environment

Course Overview

The course provides students with knowledge of mathematical models describing the dynamics of the marine environment, essential for calculating hydrodynamic and aerodynamic forces acting on marine and coastal structures. Applications include ships, offshore platforms, and offshore wind turbines with both bottom-fixed and floating support structures. Students study governing equations of fluid motion, wave dynamics, tides, currents, and wind models. Particular emphasis is given to linear and irregular wave models, energy spectra, and wind spectra. Laboratory classes provide practical training in applying computational tools to analyze marine environmental dynamics and assess loads on marine structures.

MAIN GOAL

To provide students with theoretical and practical skills in modelling and analyzing marine environmental dynamics, enabling them to determine forces acting on ships, offshore structures, and offshore wind turbines.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will gain:

+ Ability to apply mathematical models to describe marine environmental dynamics.
+ Skills in analyzing hydrodynamic and aerodynamic forces on marine and offshore structures.
+ Competence in using computational tools and spectral analysis for wave and wind modelling.
+ Capability to integrate environmental load models into design processes for ships and offshore wind turbines.