Date of Award
5-2004
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Program
Engineering
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Major Professor
McCorquodale, Alex
Second Advisor
Kura, Bhaskar
Third Advisor
Cothren, Gianna
Abstract
A wind-wave model for Lake Pontchartrain has been developed. This model uses the probability data obtained from the frequency analysis of wind information from the four weather monitoring stations in Lake Pontchartrain. For any given season and any given location, this model generates statistical results of wave heights, wave periods and long-shore sediment transport in 10 degree directional bins along the shoreline of the Lake. This model can be used as an effective tool for planning, construction and maintenance of beaches along the shores of Lake Pontchartrain.
Recommended Citation
Gala, Satya Sumanth Reddy, "Wave and Longshore Transport Studies on Lake Pontchartrain" (2004). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 87.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/87
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