Essays about: "wave run-up"

Found 2 essays containing the words wave run-up.

1. 1. Hindcast of the wave climate in Öresund : modelling of wave climate over 50 years using WAM with wind measurements input

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

   Author : Laury Renac; Sara Schömer Ericsson; [2014]
   Keywords : Wave climate modelling; WAM; Öresund; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Öresund is a very dynamic economic area with numerous projects, there is a great need of a deeper understanding of the wave climate. The wave measurements currently available are scarce and they do not cover the whole area. READ MORE

3. 2. Extreme water levels and wave run-up in Falsterbo peninsula, Sweden - Future scenarios by extreme value analyses

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

   Author : Meric Pakkan; [2006]
   Keywords : Civil engineering; teknisk geografi; water level; waves; Falsterbo; run-up; sea levels; future; offshore technology; global warming; Hydrogeology; geographical and geological engineering; teknisk geologi; Hydrogeologi; hydraulic engineering; soil mechanics; Väg- och vattenbyggnadsteknik; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Located in the Baltic Sea coast, the study area, Falsterbo peninsula is in the south-west corner of Sweden and a very low-lying area, which makes it very vulnerable to a future sea-level rise phenomenon and wave action. High water levels and large waves and run-up heights in connection with the global warming can cause serious damages within the area, which is a very prestigious place regarding its location and all the facilities it holds. READ MORE