Date of Award
1985
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Ocean Engineering
Department
Ocean Engineering
First Advisor
Peter Cornillon
Abstract
An interactive computer model which can be used for marine oil prediction research and as a training tool has been developed. It uses an existing model from the University of Rhode Island which permits tracking of surface as well as entrained subsurface oil. To this are added models of spill cleanup and containment as well as calculations of costs involved for each of the response techniques. The performance of a response is judged in terms of the environmental and aesthetic impact of oil on an area. The model is set up and run for two actual spills in Narragansett Bay as well as several example spills in the Rhode Island area. Outside evaluators have reviewed the model and judged it useful for training and prediction.
Recommended Citation
Hansen, Kurt A., "An Interactive Computer Model for Oil Spill Training" (1985). Open Access Master's Theses. Paper 599.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/theses/599
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