Browsing Electronic Theses, Dissertations, and Records of Study (2002– ) by Author "Kaihatu, James M"
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Seyedpour Esmailzadeh, Saba (2014-08-14)Bayesian inference is based on three evidence components: experimental observations, model predictions and expert’s beliefs. Integrating experimental evidence into the calibration or selection of a model, either empirically ...
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Paparis, Nicholas Alexander (2017-05-08)Mechanical clamshell dredges are a versatile platform for performing dredging operations. The relative mobility, suitability of use for a variety of sediment types, and deep dredging capability result in the use of mechanical ...
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Paul, Ephraim Udo (2014-06-20)In-‐depth knowledge of nearshore wave, circulation, and sediment processes are vital to effective and efficient management, operation, and regulation of ports and harbors. The scientific knowledge of these processes is ...
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Pauling, David Alexander (2018-06-01)Surface wave data from sixteen different laboratory experiments using single and double peaked spectra was processed for wave energy spectra, shape, and dissipation parameters to describe the evolution of the double-peaked ...
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Wang, Maria Ysabel David (2023-07-11)In February of 2021, a series of winter storms moved across the southern continental United States, resulting in extreme cold temperatures on land and in coastal waters. The Texas Automated Buoy System (TABS) network ...
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Han, Sunghoon (2022-12-10)Post-tsunami surveys on South Pagai Island in Indonesia (part of the Mentawai Island chain) after the 25 October 2010 tsunami revealed enhanced inundation on the portion of the island coastline in the shadow of Sibigau ...
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Liao, Ying-Po (2016-10-26)Wave-modeling can be categorized in terms of different scales and theoretical frameworks. This dissertation focuses on the numerical modeling of wind-wave generation and its effects on wave growth and propagations. As ...
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Goertz, John 1985- (2012-12-12)Modeling of wave energy transformation and breaking on fringing reefs is inherently difficult due to the unique topography of reefs. Prior methods of determining dissipation are based on empirical data from gently sloping ...
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Lewis, Joshua Mark (2014-12-04)One of the most efficient and versatile types of modern dredges is the cutter suction dredge. Specific regulations mandate the placement of screens over the suction mouth during dredging operations to prevent ordnance, ...
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Ardani, Samira (2016-05-18)In this dissertation, we evaluate the performance of nonlinear models, and the effects of bound waves in nearshore wave models are studied mathematically and numerically. The first part of this study concerns the evaluation ...
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Penugonda, Mourya (2018-06-08)This study is to compare and validate two models for random wave transformation with experimental data. Both models are based on frequency domain KdV equation. First model is a modified version of KdV equation which was ...
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Mclaughlin, Patrick William (2014-05-03)Recently, Gulf coast communities have experienced significant damage from landfalling hurricanes. While the effects of hurricane surge on coastal communities have been examined and better defined, risk of damage due to ...
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Parameterization of Maximum Wave Heights Forced by Hurricanes: Application to Corpus Christi, Texas Taylor, Sym 1978- (2012-12-07)In recent times, communities and structures along the Gulf of Mexico have experienced the destructive and devastating impact of hurricane surges and waves. While the impacts of surges have been studied, there exists a need ...