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Australia PhD Ocean Engineering Development
PhD Scholarship in Ocean
Engineering Development of a Global Ocean Database at
Swinburne University of Technology (SUT)
BACKGROUND:
Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) is seeking a
suitably qualified student to undertake post-graduate
study to develop an altimeter database for ocean waves
and apply it to investigation of extreme wave events.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology is a large multi-sectoral
and multi-campus institution with a stated mission to be
a pre-eminent entrepreneurial university from the
Asia-Pacific, thriving on new ideas and knowledge and
exploiting its intersectoral heritage to create value
for its stakeholders.
The Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences is
host to most of the engineering activities at Swinburne
as well as key programs in aviation and photonics. The
Coastal Engineering and Physical Oceanography group of
the Faculty specialises in research of deep-water and
finite-depth wave dynamics, spectral modelling of
wind-generated waves, wave breaking and dissipation,
air-sea interaction, wave-bottom interaction and
turbulence.
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Over the past 20 years satellite-based radar altimeters
have made measurements of ocean wave conditions. During
this period of time a total of 7 different altimeter
missions have been flown. The combined database
represents the most comprehensive dataset ever developed
of global wave conditions. This project involves
developing a combined database from these separate
missions and then applying this to the determination of
extreme wave conditions at any location on the global
oceans.
The resulting database has the potential to drastically
change the way in which ocean wave design is undertaken.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematical
Sciences (essential)
Strong analytical and mathematical skills (essential)
A good working knowledge of programming and databases
(desirable)
Commencement Date:
March 2008 Scholarship: A$24,815 per annum, tax exempt.
Duration – three years
Application deadline: 31 January 2008
Contact Alexander Babanin
Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences
Swinburne University of Technology
PO Box 218 Hawthorn
VIC 3122 Victoria
Telephone: +61-3-9214 8033
Fax: +61-3-9214 8264
Email:
ababanin@swin.edu.au
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