Interactive Accretion Disk in Kerr metric

Computer-generated images of black holes are invaluable tools for science, teaching, and entertainment. Nevertheless, up until recently, real-time imagery of situations with extreme space-time curvature were not possible. The paper Interactive Black-Hole Visualization by Verbraeck and Eisemann changed this. <br/>This work follows their line of...

Formation of planets via pebble accretion

Within a Protoplanetary disk (PPD), planets form from micron sized particles, but what are the processes taken for planet formation? How does the evolution of micron sized particles via settlement and coagulation lead to the gigantic planets as the ones in our Solar System? This thesis explores the planet formation process of pebble accretion...

Constructed Tidal Marshes: An analysis on how model configurations influence accretion

Along river banks, on the transition zone between the river and see, tidal marshes can develop. The tidal marshes accommodate multiple plant and fish species. As a result of the stressful conditions in tidal marshes, unique intertidal ecology develops. However, due to the densifying of the river banks, tidal marshes are disappearing. <br/...

Project South Durban: Understanding the Sediment Transports and Budgets around the Durban DigOut Port, South Africa

Durban is located on the east coast of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. It is one of South Africa’s biggest cities and has one of the busiest ports in Africa. To maintain Durban’s current economic position the Durban Port has to expand, which is problematic due to a lack of space. A solution is to develop a completely new port: the...

Reliable Wind Turbine Control Design: A Study of Achievable Control Performance under Design Uncertainty

Wind power has proven to be one of the most versatile forms of renewable energy. Similarly, offshore wind is currently emerging as the most promising method of meeting the global target for low cost of renewable energy production, given the massive potential of wind at sea. However, from the wind turbine design point of view, the requirement of...

Study on Sedimentation and Effects of Mitigating Measures at Port of Mar del Plata, Argentina

Problem definition The city Mar del Plata has one of Argentina's largest ports and biggest seaside beach resort. After the construction of the port, a steadily growing sandbank appeared in the port entrance and considerable erosion occurred on the northern beaches. To warrant the accessibility of the port, frequent maintenance dredging is needed...