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Title Author Date Content type Technology Collection Method Application
Tidal stream energy resource characterization in the Salish Sea Yang, Z., Wang, T., Branch, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
The power flow and the wave energy flux at an operational wave farm: Findings from Mutriku, Bay of Biscay Ibarra-Berastegi, G., Ulazia, A., Sáenz, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
MHKiT-MATLAB: Introduction and Demonstration Fao, R., Olson, S. Presentation Marine Energy, Current, Wave Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling
MHKiT-Python: Introduction and Demonstration Fao, R., Olson, S. Presentation Marine Energy, Current, Wave Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling
Evaluation of the Worldwide Wave Energy Distribution Based on ERA5 Data and Altimeter Measurements Rusu, L., Rusu, E. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling
A study on the feasibility of using solar radiation energy and ocean thermal energy conversion to supply electricity for offshore oil and gas fields in the Caspian Sea Zereshkian, S., Mansoury, D. Journal Article OTEC Field Data, Modeling
Powering the Blue Economy: Progress Exploring Marine Renewable Energy Integration With Ocean Observations Cavagnaro, R., Copping, A. , Green, R. Journal Article Current, Riverine, Tidal, Wave, OTEC Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling
Design of the Blade under Low Flow Velocity for Horizontal Axis Tidal Current Turbine Chen, J., Wang, X., Li, H. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Field Data, Modeling Structural
Validation of a turbulence numerical 3D model for an open channel with strong tidal currents Novo, P., Kyozuka, Y. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Numerical wave modeling for operational and survival analyses of wave energy converters at the US Navy Wave Energy Test Site in Hawaii Li, N., Cheung, K., Cross, P. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling, Test Center
Wave Energy Assessment at Valencia Gulf and Comparison of Energy Production of Most Suitable Wave Energy Converters Cascajo, R. , García, E., Quiles, E. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping Field Data, Modeling
Tidal Energy in Australia: Assessing Resource and Feasibility in Australia’s Future Energy Mix Penesis, I., Hemer, M., Cossu, R. Report Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Grid Integration
Wave energy flux variability and trend along the United Arab Emirates coastline based on a 40-year hindcast Vieira, F., Cavalcante, G., Campos, E. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling
On the impact of long-term wave trends on the geometry optimisation of oscillating water column wave energy converters Ulazia, A., Esnaola, G., Serras, P. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data, Modeling Array Effects
Estimating wave energy flux from significant wave height and peak period Guillou, N. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling
Tidal range energy resource assessment of the Gulf of California, Mexico Mejia-Olivares, C., Haigh, I., Angeloudis, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling
An updated assessment of Ireland's wave energy resource using satellite data assimilation and a revised wave period ratio O'Connell, R., de Montera, L., Peters, J. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling
Characteristics and variability of the nearshore wave resource on the U.S. West Coast Yang, Z., García-Medina, G., Wu, W. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling
Flow field impact assessment of a tidal farm in the Putuo-Hulu Channel Zhang, D., Liu, X., Tan, M. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Power Take-Off and Energy Storage System Static Modeling and Sizing for Direct Drive Wave Energy Converter to Support Ocean Sensing Applications Zhou, X., Abdelkhalik, O., Weaver, W. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling Control, Power Take Off
Marine Hydrokinetic Toolkit - MHKiT Fao, R., Olson, S., Sivaraman, C. Presentation Marine Energy, Current, Wave Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling
Wave energy assessment related to wave energy convertors in the coastal waters of China Wan, Y., Zheng, C., Li, L. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling
Wave energy resource assessment along the Algerian coast based on 39-year wave hindcast Amarouche, K., Akpinar, A., Bachari, N. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling
The performance of a weir-mounted tidal turbine: Field observations and theoretical modelling Verbeek, M., Labeur, R., Uijttewaal, W. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Performance
Preliminary Design and Analysis of a Wave Energy Converter with Electromagnetic Induction Fernandez de Valderrama, L. Thesis Wave Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Analysis and Development of Closed Cycle OTEC System Acevedo, E., Cupul, J., Medina, V. Book Chapter OTEC, Closed Cycle Field Data, Modeling, Scale Device
Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda for Ocean Energy Villate, J., Ruiz-Minguela, P., Berque, J. Report Current, Tidal, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC Field Data, Modeling Control, Grid Integration, Mooring, Power Take Off, Structural
Influence of the 18.6-year lunar nodal cycle on the tidal resource of the Alderney Race, France Thiébot, J., Guillou, S., Droniou, E. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling
Intra-annual variability in the performance of an oscillating water column wave energy converter López, I., Carballo, R., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Modeling Assessment of Tidal Energy Extraction in the Western Passage Yang, Z., Wang, T., Xiao, Z. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling
Characterizing Wave Energy Resources for Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, and U.S Virgin Islands Using an Ultra High-Resolution Wave Model Allahdadi, N., He, R., Chartrand, C. Presentation Wave Field Data, Modeling
Indirect load measurements for large floating horizontal-axis tidal current turbines Li, Y., Li, W., Liu, H. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Field Data, Modeling, Scale Device Mooring, Performance
Impact of long-term resource variations on wave energy Farms: The Icelandic case Penalba, M., Ulazia, A., Sáenz, J. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling
Multi-objective optimization of hydrofoil geometry used in horizontal axis tidal turbine blade designed for operation in tropical conditions of South East Asia Nandagopal, R., Narasimalu, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Reducing mooring and cable costs through assessment of corrosion, wear, fatigue, and VIV in turbulent tidal flows – Final Report Baron, A., Turner, A., Steinke, D. Report Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling, Scale Device Materials, Mooring
Ocean thermal energy utilization process in underwater vehicles: Modelling, temperature boundary analysis, and sea trail Zhang, H., Liu, C., Yang, Y. Journal Article OTEC Field Data, Modeling
Blue energy fuels: converting ocean wave energy to carbon-based liquid fuels via CO2 reduction Leung, S., Fu, H., Zhang, M. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling
High-Resolution Regional Wave Hindcast for the U.S. Alaska Coast Yang, Z., Wu, W., Wang, T. Report Wave Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
A parallel evaluation of the wind and wave energy resources along the Latin American and European coastal environments Rusu, E., Onea, F. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Developing Enhanced Marine Operations (DEMO) in High Flow Tidal Environments NSCC Report Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling
Experimental Validation of Model Predictive Control Applied to the Azura Wave Energy Converter Ling, B., Bosma, B., Brekken, T. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling, Full Scale Hydrodynamics, Performance
High-Resolution Regional Wave Hindcast for Hawaii García-Medina, G., Yang, Z., Li, N. Report Wave Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Evaluation of the near future wave energy resources in the Black Sea under two climate scenarios Rusu, E. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Wave energy resource classification system as characterization and assessment tool: Application to the US coast Haas, K., Ahn, S., Neary, V. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling
Marine energy resource characterization, and classification in the United States Kilcher, L., Neary, V., Yang, Z. Conference Paper Current, Tidal, Wave Field Data, Modeling
Research of Power Take-off System for “Sharp Eagle II” Wave Energy Converter Ya, Y., Wang, K., You, Y. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling Power Take Off
Site-specific wave energy conversion performance of an oscillating water column device López, I., Carballo, R., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Modeling analysis of the swell and wind-sea climate in the Salish Sea Yang, Z., García-Medina, G., Wu, W. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Merging velocity measurements and modeling to improve understanding of tidal stream resource in Alderney Race Thiébaut, M., Sentchev, A., du Bois, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
O&M Models for Ocean Energy Converters: Calibrating through Real Sea Data Thomaz, T., Crooks, D., Medina-Lopez, E. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling

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