Single-Sided Ultrasound Imaging of the Bone Cortex: Anatomy, Tissue Characterization and Blood Flow

In this chapter, we first review the reasons why conventional ultrasonography fails to image the interior of bones. Next we show our recent work on imaging a cortical bone layer with ultrasound. Revealing the shape of the cortex of a bone, in particular its thickness, is of interest for evaluating bone strength. In addition we describe how...

Modelling refraction of waves over tidal channels: A numerical study focusing on the performance of spectral wave models with respect to bottom refraction

For the design of coastal structures, the hydraulic loads that act on the coast should be known. These are often based on extrapolation of measurements. However, if the physical relation is unknown, large errors could be made. Therefore, a numerical model can be set up to take the most important processes into account.Yet, uncertainties are...