Email: kirby@udel.edu
Courses
Fall 2008
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasised.
Spring 2008
Developments of finite amplitude wave theories such as solitary, cnoidal, Stokes and Stream function. Applications to coastal and ocean engineering problems.
Fall 2007
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasised.
Principles of finite difference, finite volume and finite element approaches for basic parabolic, hyperbolic and elliptic partial differential equations. Stability and conservation properties of basic schemes. Coastal engineering applications for surface waves, nearshore circulation, sediment transport and morphology. Introduction to popular models in each area. PREREQ: CIEG672 and CIEG639.
Spring 2007
The goal of this course is to aquaint the student with the theoretical and practical issues involved in doing univariate and multivariate spectral analysis of signals obtained in oceanographic contexts. Additional topics include bispectral analysis, directional spectral estimates from array measurements, and introductions to wavelet transforms and principal component analysis.
Students and visitors in this course have access to various online resources, including a draft of a text for the course and several programs. You must be registered to access this material. Please register here.
Fall 2005
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasised.
Developments of finite amplitude wave theories such as solitary, cnoidal, Stokes and Stream function. Applications to coastal and ocean engineering problems.
Spring 2005
The goal of this course is to aquaint the student with the theoretical and practical issues involved in doing univariate and multivariate spectral analysis of signals obtained in oceanographic contexts. Additional topics include bispectral analysis, directional spectral estimates from array measurements, and introductions to wavelet transforms and principal component analysis.
Students and visitors in this course have access to various online resources, including a draft of a text for the course and several programs. You must be registered to access this material. Please register here.
Fall 2004
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasised.
Spring 2004
Developments of finite amplitude wave theories such as solitary, cnoidal, Stokes and Stream function. Applications to coastal and ocean engineering problems.
Fall 2003
The goals of this course are to aquaint the student with the theoretical foundations for the study of incompressible fluid mechanics, and to illustrate the use of the resulting principles in practical engineering applications. The subject matter covered includes fluid statics, control volume analysis of fluid flows, differential analysis of inviscid and viscous fluid flows, dimensional analysis, and application to viscous flow in pipes and free surface flows in open channels. Students are assumed to have a previous background in mathematics up through differential equations, as well as engineering statics and dynamics.
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasised.
Spring 2003
The goals of this course are to aquaint the student with the theoretical foundations for the study of incompressible fluid mechanics, and to illustrate the use of the resulting principles in practical engineering applications. The subject matter covered includes fluid statics, control volume analysis of fluid flows, differential analysis of inviscid and viscous fluid flows, dimensional analysis, and application to viscous flow in pipes and free surface flows in open channels. Students are assumed to have a previous background in mathematics up through differential equations, as well as engineering statics and dynamics.
Fall 2002
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of ocean surface waves through an examination of the theory of linear, small amplitude wave motion. Basic theory as well as modern computational approaches are emphasised.
Spring 2002
General principles of wave mechanics, kinematics and dynamics. Applications to surface gravity waves, acoustic waves, electromagnetic waves and large scale geophysical waves. PREREQ: MEEG690.
Fall 2001
The goal of this course is to aquaint the student with the theoretical and practical issues involved in doing univariate and multivariate spectral analysis of signals obtained in oceanographic contexts. Additional topics include bispectral analysis, directional spectral estimates from array measurements, and introductions to wavelet transforms and principal component analysis.
Students and visitors in this course have access to various online resources, including a draft of a text for the course and several programs. You must be registered to access this material. Please register here.
Spring 2001
Developments of finite amplitude wave theories such as solitary, cnoidal, Stokes and Stream function. Applications to coastal and ocean engineering problems.
Fall 2000
The goal of this course is to aquaint the student with the theoretical and practical issues involved in doing univariate and multivariate spectral analysis of signals obtained in oceanographic contexts. Additional topics include bispectral analysis, directional spectral estimates from array measurements, and introductions to wavelet transforms and principal component analysis.
Spring 2000
General principles of wave mechanics, kinematics and dynamics. Applications to surface gravity waves, acoustic waves, electromagnetic waves and large scale geophysical waves. PREREQ: MEEG690.
The goals of this course are to aquaint the student with the theoretical foundations for the study of incompressible fluid mechanics, and to illustrate the use of the resulting principles in practical engineering applications. The subject matter covered includes fluid statics, control volume analysis of fluid flows, differential analysis of inviscid and viscous fluid flows, dimensional analysis, and application to viscous flow in pipes and free surface flows in open channels. Students are assumed to have a previous background in mathematics up through differential equations, as well as engineering statics and dynamics.
Fall 1999
Guest lecture on Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering, October 4.
Spring 1999
The goals of this course are to aquaint the student with the theoretical foundations for the study of incompressible fluid mechanics, and to illustrate the use of the resulting principles in practical engineering applications. The subject matter covered includes fluid statics, control volume analysis of fluid flows, differential analysis of inviscid and viscous fluid flows, dimensional analysis, and application to viscous flow in pipes and free surface flows in open channels. Students are assumed to have a previous background in mathematics up through differential equations, as well as engineering statics and dynamics.
Developments of finite amplitude wave theories such as solitary, cnoidal, Stokes and Stream function. Applications to coastal and ocean engineering problems.
Fall 1998
Primary emphasis on linear water wave theory and its applications. Shoaling, refraction and diffraction of waves as well as wave forces. Finite amplitude waves. Laboratory experiments to verify the theoretical developments.
Spring 1998
Fall 1997
Spring 1997
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