Abstract
Tropical cyclones are the dominant forcing mechanism for generating large surface waves during the austral summer months in the Australian North West region. A regional numerical wave model (SWAN) predicted the spatial and temporal evolution of the surface wave field under accurate wind forcing. Furthermore, wave-current interactions on the continental shelf resulted in large enhancements of combined current related bed shear stresses. Finally, down-scaled coastal numerical models (SWAN, Delft3D and XBeach) and in-situ measurements showed that local wave generation and direct wind stresses had a dominant impact on hydrodynamics in a local reef-lagoon system during a direct TC passage.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 14 Dec 2017 |
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Publication status | Unpublished - 2017 |