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Site Characterization

Surveying a potential site for bathymetry, energy potential, etc.

Site characterization involves surveying a potential site for bathymetry, energy potential, and other characteristics specific to the location a device may be deployed. Both environmental characterizations and resource assessments typically involve a variety of data collection methods, including numerical modeling.

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Marine Energy Documents Related to Site Characterization

Tethys Engineering is a knowledge hub that contains documents and resources about the technical aspects of marine energy development. The table below contains all of the documents in the Tethys Engineering Knowledge Base associated with Site Characterization.

Total: 1522

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Influence of Sea-States Description on Wave Energy Production Assessment Kerbiriou, M-A., Prevosto, M., Maisondieu, C. Conference Paper Wave Lab Data, Modeling Performance
Point-absorber arrays: a configuration study off the Portuguese West-Coast Ricci, P., Saulnier, J., de O. Falcao, A. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
The Power Potential of Tidal Streams including a Case Study for Masset Sound Blanchfield, J., Rowe, A., Wild, P. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling
Wave Energy and the Pacific Islands market Vlaeminck, B. Conference Paper Wave Modeling
Geo-Spatial Multi-criteria Analysis for Wave Energy System Deployment Nobre, A., Pacheco, M., Jorge, R. Conference Paper Wave Field Data
Offshore experiments on a direct-driven Wave Energy Converter Engström, J., Waters, R., Stålberg, M. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling
Short Term Wave Energy Variability off the West Coast of Ireland Nolan, G., Ringwood, J., Holmes, B. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling
The Hawaii Wave Energy Opportunity Kaya, M., Anderson, M., Gill, A. Conference Paper Wave
Wave power devices as artificial reefs Langhamer, O., Wilhelmsson, D. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Field Data, Modeling
Environmental management recommendations for the wave energy Portuguese Pilot Zone Huertas-Olivares, C., Neumann, F., Sarmento, A. Conference Paper Wave
Scalability of a Benign Wave Energy Test Site Barrett, S., Holmes, B., Lewis, A. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling
Tidal currents assessment in the Tagus estuary Mendonca, A., Teixeira, T. Conference Paper Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Wave Energy: Going down the Tube? Connor, P. Conference Paper Wave Modeling
Wave climate and energy off the Catalan coast Gironella, X. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling
Impact of Santoña WEC installation on the littoral processes Vidal, C., Méndez, F., Díaz, G. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling
Pico OWC Recovery Project: Recent Activities and Performance Data Neumann, F., Brito-Melo, A., Didier, E. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data, Modeling
The Ocean Energy Development Strategy for Ireland Lewis, T., Sweeney, E., Brennan, G. Conference Paper Tidal, Wave Field Data
Update on EMEC activities, resource description, and characterisation of wave-induced velocities in a tidal flow. Norris, J., Droniou, E. Conference Paper Tidal, Wave Modeling, Test Center
Generalisation of wave farm impact assessment on inshore wave climate Smith, H., Millar, D., Reeve, D. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling
NORTH AMERICAN OCEAN ENERGY STATUS – MARCH 2007 Bedard, R., Previsic, M., Hagerman, G. Conference Paper Current, Tidal, Wave Field Data, Modeling
Sea & Swell Spectra Holmes, B., Barrett, S. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling
The Development of a Turbo-Generation System for Application in OWC Breakwaters Heath, T. Conference Paper Wave Hydrodynamics
Wave energy resource in the North Sea Beels, C., Henriques, J., Rouck, J. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling Mooring
Environmental Impact and Appraisal – Gaining Planning Consent for the South West of England Wave Hub Harrington, N., Andina-Pendas, I. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Modeling Array Effects
Using GIS to evaluate the impact of exclusion zones on the connection cost of wave energy to the electricity grid Prest, R., Daniell, T., Ostendorf, B. Journal Article Wave Grid Integration
Wave Energy Plants for the Black Sea Possible Energy Converter Structures Szabó, L., Oprea, C. Conference Paper Wave
The effect of water depth on the performance of a small surging wave energy converter Folley, M., Whittaker, T., Henry, A. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics
California Ocean Wave Energy Assessment Previsic, M. Report Wave
Integrated Tidal Current Demonstration Project at Race Rocks Bhuyan, G., Darou, G., Blondeau, C. Report Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Field Data, Scale Device Grid Integration
Tidal current energy assessment for Johnstone Strait, Vancouver Island Sutherland, G., Foreman, M., Garrett, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal
Worldwide Tidal Current Energy Developments and Opportunities for Canada's Pacific Coast Pearce, N. Journal Article Current, Tidal
Tidal current energy extraction: Hydrodynamic resource characteristics Couch, S., Bryden, I. Journal Article Current, Tidal
The tidal-stream energy resource in Passamaquoddy–Cobscook Bays: A fresh look at an old story Brooks, D. Journal Article Current, Tidal
Massachusetts Tidal In-Stream Energy Conversion (TISEC): Survey and Characterization of Potential Project Sites Hagerman, G., Bedard, R. Report Current, Tidal
A preliminary assessment of ocean thermal energy conversion resources Nihous, G. Journal Article OTEC, Closed-Cycle, Open-Cycle Modeling
Existing and Potential Ocean-Based Energy Facilities and Associated Infrastructure in Massachusetts TRC Environmental Corporation Report Current, Tidal Hydrodynamics
System Level Design, Performance, Cost and Economic Assessment - San Francisco Tidal In-stream Power Plant Previsic, M., Polagye, B., Bedard, R. Report Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Grid Integration, Performance, Structural
Methodology for Estimating Tidal Current Energy Resources and Power Production by Tidal In-Stream Energy Conversion (TISEC) Devices Hagerman, G., Polagye, B., Bedard, R. Report Current, Tidal
System Level Design, Performance, Cost and Economic Assessment-Massachusetts Muskeget Channel Tidal In-Stream Power Plant Polagye, B., Bedard, R. Report Current, Tidal
System Level Design, Performance, Cost and Economic Assessment-Minas Passage Nova Scotia Tidal In-Stream Power Plant Pologye, B., Bedard, R. Report Current, Tidal
System Level Design, Performance, Cost and Economic Assessment –Tacoma Narrows Washington Tidal In-Stream Power Plant. Polagye, B., Previsic, M. Report Current, Axial Flow Turbine Array Effects, Grid Integration, Mooring, Performance, Substructure
System Level Design, Performance, Cost and Economic and Economic Assessment - Knik Arm Alaska Tidal In-Stream Power Plant Polagye, B., Previsic, M. Report Current, Tidal Modeling Grid Integration, Performance, Structural
System Level Design, Performance, Cost and Economic Assessment-Maine Western Passage Tidal In-Stream Power Plant Previsic, M., Polagye, B., Bedard, R. Report Current, Tidal
Canada Ocean Energy Atlas (Phase 1) Potential Tidal Current Energy Resources Analysis Background Tarbotton, M., Larson, M. Report Current, Tidal Modeling
Inventory of Canada's Marine Renewable Energy Resources Cornett, A. Report Current, Wave
ME1—marine energy extraction: tidal resource analysis Bryden, I., Couch, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal
Initial evaluation of tidal stream energy resources at Portland Bill, UK Blunden, L., Bahaj, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Extreme wave heights in the North Atlantic from Altimeter Data Wimmer, W., Challenor, P., Retzler, C. Journal Article Wave Modeling
An Order-of-Magnitude Estimate of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Resources Nihous, G. Journal Article OTEC Modeling
System Level Design, Performance and Costs - Hawaii State Offshore Wave Power Plant Previsic, M., Bedard, R., Hagerman, G. Report Wave, Attenuator Grid Integration, Mooring, Performance, Power Take Off
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