Modiwl OSX-2006:
Tides, Waves and Marine Energy

Ffeithiau’r Modiwl

Rhedir gan School of Ocean Sciences

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1

Trefnydd: Dr Yueng-Djern Lenn

Amcanion cyffredinol

This module builds on the introduction to chemical and physical oceanography in the first year module OSX1005 Introducing the Oceans.

The module aims to:

  1. explain the physical principles that govern the tides in continental shelf sea and coastal waters;

  2. explore the origin of surface waves and explain their transformation and dissipation as they enter shallow coastal waters.

  3. develop understanding of how waves and tides may be used to generate marine renewable energy

  4. provide experience with MATLAB signal processing of oceanographic data to identify waves and tides.

Cynnwys cwrs

Physical oceanography:

Topics relating to the tides will be the speed of shallow water waves, the effect of wave reflection and the Earth's rotation, amphidromic systems, tidal friction, and an explanation of the tides around the UK.

Topics related to surface waves will be wave generation by wind/storms, the propagation of wave energy in deep and shallow water, wave transformation and refraction in coastal waters, wave diffraction, wave breaking and the classification of breaking waves, breakpoint bars on beaches.

Topics related to marine renewable energy will include and introduction to how renewable energy is generated offshore from winds, tides and waves, how marine energy resource is evaluated and a discussion of devices used in the generation of marine energy, and their deployment.

Meini Prawf

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Good understanding of knowledge (subject-specific theories, concepts and principles) of the processes of tidal and wave dynamics based on the taught programme. Good ability to solve numerical problems using appropriate techniques, and to interpret results Good understanding of how marine energy resource is evaluated from waves and tidal currents, common devices used in the generation of energy and their deployment, and an appreciation to apply these ideas to new locations and marine conditions.

ardderchog

Thorough understanding of knowledge (subject-specific theories, concepts and principles) of the processes of tidal and wave dynamics based on the taught programme. Thorough ability to define and solve numerical problems using appropriate techniques, and to interpret the results. Good understanding of how marine energy resource is evaluated from waves and tidal currents, common devices used in the generation of energy and their deployment and skilled application of these ideas to new locations and marine conditions.

trothwy

Basic ability to master some simple laboratory techniques associated with the chemical analysis of sea water. Basic understanding of knowledge (subject-specific theories, concepts and principles) of the processes of tidal and wave dynamics based on the taught programme. Basic ability to solve numerical problems using appropriate techniques and to interpret the results. A basic appreciation of how marine energy resource is evaluated from waves and tidal currents, common devices used in the generation of energy and their deployment.

Canlyniad dysgu

  1. An understanding of the way that the real tide works in the oceans and shelf seas, including the effects of reflection off the coast, earth rotation and friction (learning outcome 3)

  2. An understanding of the surface wave generation by wind events, of the principles that govern wave energy propagation, and of the transformation/dissipation of waves in the coastal zone (learning outcome 4)

  3. Skill in using the MATLAB computer programming language to analyse oceanographic data (learning outcome 5)

  4. Introduction to how waves and tides may be used to generate marine renewable energy.

Dulliau asesu

Math Enw Disgrifiad Pwysau
GWAITH CWRS MATLAB: Signal processing pracs 1 & 2 YDL 15.00
PRAWF DOSBARTH Tides online test MG 15.00
ARHOLIAD Exam 40.00
PRAWF DOSBARTH Waves online test MA 15.00
PRAWF DOSBARTH Marine Energy online test 15.00

Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu

Oriau
Lecture

12 lectures, duration 1 hour, twice per week

 12
Practical classes and workshops

5 practical sessions of 3 hours duration

 15
Private study

enter code hereOn-line tests (coursework)

Set texts together with handouts, other recommended reading and internet resources will be integrated into the assessments.

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Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy

  • Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
  • Rhifedd - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio rhifau ar lefelau priodol o gywirdeb
  • Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
  • Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
  • Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
  • Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
  • Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
  • Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
  • Ymwybyddiaeth o ddiogelwch - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch amgylchedd a hyder o ran cadw at reoliadau iechyd a diogelwch
  • Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
  • Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
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