Modelling the changes in waveform in combined wave-current flow

Combined wave-current flow is defined as flow in which waves and currents are present together. One of its occurrences in nature is at a tidal inlet system, where incoming waves meet either a current in the same (following) or opposite (opposing) direction. This type of flow is different when compared to wave- or current-only flows. As a result,...

A study on the environmental state of the Caribbean Sea in relation to the rapid intensification of tropical cyclone Matthew

Tropical cyclones have the ability to very quickly increase in strength. This process is called rapid intensification and as a result, tropical cyclones can transform into hurricanes. Rapid intensification is related to the availability of heat and the amount of negative feedback of the ocean on the tropical cyclone. Negative feedback results in...

The importance of moisture recycling

In this article, we provide strong evidence for moisture feedback playing an important part in China’s precipitation. Due to the fact that China’s water scarcity has a huge impact on the economy and society, it is not only a problem for the country itself but could become a problem for the whole world in the near future. Most research in the...

MATLAB to Python: Validation of moisture recycling in China

In this thesis, focus lays on converting a MATLAB model to Python. Models are used a lot by students and researchers at universities and they provide an unique way of calculating and reviewing data and results. However, at the Delft University of Technology, a lot of these models are written in MATLAB. MATLAB is a programming language which...