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ABSTRACT The aim of this paper is to present the results of the comparison of several methods that have been tested for measuring fish body lengths. After a brief overview of imaging quantitative optical imaging methods, the three selected methods are described. The first method uses a laser scale, ...
ABSTRACT The development of wave energy conversion has reached the pre-commercialization stage; with many developers ready for full-scale grid-connected deployment. In many cases developers are required to produce an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to be granted permission for development of ...
ABSTRACT The Minerals Management Service (MMS) published new proposed decommissioning regulations on July 7, 2000. The regulations include alternative platform removal depths, improved well plugging and site clearance procedures, and a statement supporting alternative uses for decommissioned facilities. ...
ABSTRACT Taiwan is a small island which has very scarce energy and resources. Therefore, development of renewable energy is need. In this paper, the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process is applied to obtain the importance sequence and finds out the key success factors of wave energy for the selection of ...
ABSTRACT Decision analysis (DA) methods were used to analyze the costs vs. benefits for MWD wireline replacement programs on two 6-well platform projects in the Gulf of Mexico, The DA on the first project indicated a cost savings between $0-$50,000 per well could be expected, with a median probability ...
ABSTRACT: Various water purification technologies have been developed to mitigate the significant environmental impacts on ocean caused by the rapid economic developments in coastal areas. This paper estimates the performances of these technologies in Tokyo Bay through numerical experiments and inclusive ...
In Coastal Engineering studies, characteristics of the wave approaching towards the shore plays an important role in understanding the littoral transport. The fishing harbour at Bavanpadu in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh in India is experiencing Siltation problems at the entrance. In order to ...
ABSTRACT A floating structure for fish-gathering has been developed and moored in the deep sea south of Okinawa Island. The depth of the sea in this area is 1300 m. The structure is moored with a composite mooring line of wire rope and chain; its displacement is about 94 tons. To establish a design ...
ABSTRACT Afloating structure for fish-gathering has been developed and moored in the deep sea south of Okinawa Island. The depth of the sea in this area is 1300m. The structure is moored with a composite mooring line of wire rope and chain and the displacement is about 94 tons, To establish a design ...
ABSTRACT This work concerns a review of the state of the art of current and practical experience on environmental assessment (including monitoring) in order to set the path to be followed for future ocean energy schemes. It includes a revision of the work done so far in some test sites and deployment ...
ABSTRACT This paper describes the results in the third year of a multi-year development program to develop an improved understanding of the practical applications of oscillating fins and to demonstrate the utility of replacing cumbersome thrusters with a suite of oscillating fins designed to optimize ...
Decision analysis (DA) methods were used to analyze the costs versus benefits for MWD wireline replacement programs on two six-well platform projects in the Gulf of Mexico. The DA on the first project indicated a cost savings between $0 to $50,000 per well could be expected, with a median probability ...
ABSTRACT This paper describes the experimental results on the guidance and control of an underwater vehicle equipped with 2 pairs of the oscillating fins in water currents. At first, we demonstrated that the vehicle has the performance of surveying the surface of the circular cylinder in water currents. ...
ABSTRACT Recent improvements in neutron detector technology have led to the development of a thermal neutron porosity service for the measurement while drilling (MWD) environment. Porosity logs comparable in quality to the wireline compensated neutron log are obtained by using a dual-spaced detector ...
ABSTRACT During the spring and summer 2003 Aalesund University College (AUC) completed a unique simulation of navigational problems related to the cessation of the Frigg Field in the North Sea, which will take place in the period from 2004 to 2012. At the final stage in 2012 it is planned to equip ...
ABSTRACT A port is remodeled to favorably respond to increasing cargo volume and meet citizens’ needs with water-friendly facilities. For an efficient and reliable remodeling project, I divided remodeling concept into four on the basis of survey and analysis of case studies, domestic and foreign: Redevelopment, ...
ABSTRACT In offshore wind energy sector there are many different conceptual wind turbine structures depending on the water depth from traditional mono-pile structures to floating platforms. Decisions made before the formal design phase define strongly the costs and benefits gained through the whole ...
ABSTRACT: An optimum conductivity sensor suitable for the measurement of the micro structure and internal waves in the oceans has been developed. An electronic control circuit for the new probe was developed and incorporated inside a stainless steel fairing for the tow cable for oceanic use. The overall ...
ABSTRACT: Europe is the world leader in offshore wind energy. Due to the European Union’s renewable energy and climate goals and national legislation the offshore wind sector will develop strongly in coming years in Europe. In northern sea areas there are special conditions that regulate the risks ...
ABSTRACT: Coastlines have particularly valuable renewable energy resources in the form of tides, currents, waves and offshore wind. Due to the environmental sensitivity of coastal environments, the selection of the most adequate location for these systems is a critical factor. Multicriteria analysis ...