MEC4432

Environmental fluid mechanics

J B Hinwood

4 points · 16 lecture hours, 8 tutorial hours and 48 fieldwork hours · Second semester · Clayton · Prerequisites: MEC3405

Objectives To provide experience in the solution of problems involving fluid motion in the real world, to introduce flows of environmental importance, to provide some experience of planning and conducting a field data collection exercise.

Synopsis Introduction to the principles of tides, estuarine flows, waves, fluid mixing, dilution of wastes, plume motions. Planning and conducting a field data collection exercise: scientific plan, calibrations, equipment, logistics, data analysis and modelling, reporting.

Assessment Written: 30% · Fieldwork: 70%

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