Field data acquisition (tidal velocity and bathymetry), processing and analysis of the westerly component current for the future implementation of a tidal energy installation north of Saboga Island (Panama)
Funding: UPC Development Cooperation Center; , Period: 2021–2022, Responsible: Castells-Sanabra, Marcella
Competitive R&D&I project – CCD-2021-F021
| Funding entity code | CCD-2021-F021 |
|---|---|
| Import | 4.800 € |
| Start date | 01/01/2021 |
| Due date | 27/05/2022 |
| Developer entity | Code 742 Nautical Science and Engineering CEN |
| Description | The new proposal focuses on the area north of the archipelago to characterize the maximum and average velocity values of tidal currents at different depths in conditions of medium to high tidal amplitude, using drift buoys. A hydrographic study and sediment characterization will be carried out to obtain the necessary parameters to validate a numerical oceanographic model of the region. The results of the model should conclude the suitability of the archipelago to obtain electricity from tidal energy. |
| Keywords | CCD UPC |
| UPC research group | CREMIT – Research Center for Engines and Thermal Installations TRANSMAR – Maritime Transport and Port Logistics Research Group BIT – Barcelona Innovative Transportation LIM/UPC – Maritime Engineering Laboratory |
Participants
- Castells Sanabra, Marcel·la (scientific coordinator)
- Grifoll Colls, Manel (researcher)
- Mujal Colilles, Anna (researcher)
- Llull Marroig, Antoni Ignaci (researcher)
- Mateu Llevadot, Jordi (researcher)
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