Offshore Research Project

This course equips you with the critical skills necessary to conduct novel research in offshore and dredging engineering, with a focus on physical experimentation. You will follow a structured process, including conception of the experiments, design, pre-analysis, data collection, post-analysis, and validation. Through this, you will gain experience in interpreting collected data, drawing meaningful conclusions, and reflecting critically on your research activities.

After training on relevant experimental methodologies, such as Pi theorem, scaling laws, measurement techniques and signal processing, as well as on safety in the labs, physical experiments will be carried out in a relevant lab. Following the FAIR principles, you will learn how to analyse and visualize your obtained data to draw scientifically relevant conclusions.

The course offers multiple experimental set-ups to conduct experiments in small groups. You can express your motivated preference for a specific set-up through the individual reflection portfolio of the course OE44195. Your allocation to a specific setup will be based on both your motivation and practical considerations.