Development of a numerical model for the Sumatra subduction zone constrained by satellite gravimetry: with special focus on gravity sensitivity studies

Satellite-derived gravity models have been used in modelling of several subduction zones, but not yet for the Sumatra subduction zone. There, gravity models can shed light on the geometry and density of the plate, and whether a slab tear is present under northern Sumatra, as seismic and tomographic studies present contradicting conclusions.<br/>...

Optimization of monitoring networks in rivers in tidal lowlands

In this project it is attempted to find optimum values of distances between measurement locations on a tidal river. The study aims at estimating waterlevels along a tidal river as well as their confidence intervals when measured values at some fixed points are given. Several procedures to estimate the waterlevels are compared with each other. In...

Bengkulu Harbour Project

The Indonesian government is stimulating development of areas outside Java to increase the food production of the country and to decrease the population density on Java. Also the Bengkulu district on the west coast of Sumatra has to be developed. Important for development is a good infrastructure, and in an archipelago like Indonesia sea...