Search for dissertations about: "wave-induced currents"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words wave-induced currents.

2. 1. Numerical Model of Beach Topography Evolution due to Waves and Currents: Special Emphasis on Coastal Structures

   Author : Thanh Nam Pham; Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; morphodynamics; surface roller; wave-induced currents; random waves; sediment transport; coastal structures;

   Abstract : The beach topography change in the nearshore zone may be induced by natural phenomena such as wind, wave, storm, tsunami, and sea level rise. However, it can also be caused by man-made structures and activities, for example, groins, detached breakwaters, seawalls, dredging, and beach nourishment. READ MORE

4. 2. Sediment sources and transport pathways, Lithuanian coastal zone

   Author : Milda Kairytè; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; sediment; grain size; mineralogy; Lithuania; coastal zone; provenance; geology;

   Abstract : This thesis presents an investigation of recent sediments of the Lithuanian coastal zone, SE Baltic Sea. The main focus is upon the detailed documentation of grain size and mineralogy and the development of analytical methods using these essential and most common sediment parameters. READ MORE