Wind Surge: Interactive On-line Mac and PC
Interactive learning environment created by Robert A. Dalrymple, Center for Applied Coastal Research,University of Delaware, Newark DE 19716, USA. Starting Point page organized by
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This page first made public: Jul 19, 2005
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SERC Pedagogic Service Project Summary
Wind surge (more info) is a JAVA based applet for exploring how water level on the windward and leeward side of a basin depends on wind speed, basin length, water depth, and boundary type. Theoretical discussion is provided.
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Context for Use
This Applet can be useful when studying Hurricanes and storm surge in an introductory geoscience course.
Teaching Materials
Teaching Notes and Tips
Assessment
Student problem: Assess the effect of varying the windspeed on the surge elevations for a given basin geometry. Do the same with the water depth and basin length for a fixed wind speed. Plot your results.
Student problem: Examine the influence of the end wall. Find a basin size and wind speed such that a given wall height is overtopped (note: if overtopping occurs, the word 'overtopping' is written next to the eta(l) value.) Then, increase the wall elevation until overtopping stops. Explain the difference in results.
Both of these student problems were suggested by Robert A. Dalrymple, Center for Applied Coastal Research,University of Delaware, Newark DE 19716,USA
References and Resources
Subject
Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Winds,
Extreme weather,
Geoscience:Oceanography:Physical ,
Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Extreme Weather:Hurricanes
Resource Type
Activities:Lab Activity,
Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations
Special Interest
Hazards
Grade Level
College Lower (13-14):Introductory Level
Ready for Use
Ready to Use
Earth System Topics
Human Dimensions:Natural Hazards,
Atmosphere:Weather, Atmosphere
Topics
Ocean:Physical Oceanography
Theme
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science,
Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience,
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Oceanography,
Atmospheric Science,
Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Hazards,
Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather