Coastal Hydrodynamics and Infrastructures
The study of the hydrodynamics of waves and how they interact with infrastructures on the coast is the main focus of the Hydrodynamics and Coastal Infrastructure Group.
With this in mind, the team of researchers in this group develops cutting-edge numerical tools and application methodologies that allow it to characterize the different wave transformation processes on different spatio-temporal scales. The ranges of the processes studied span from the smallest, on the order of seconds and centimetres, such as the turbulence generated when waves break or flow over structures, to larger scales involving long-period waves or the currents induced by waves when characterizing harbour agitation.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Hydrodynamics of coastal areas
Characterization of harbor agitation and resonance
Design of conventional and non-conventional structures
Development of systems for operating and managing infrastructures (Smart Harbour)
Design of natural structures for coastal defense
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
IHDATA
IHData is the collective name for a database developed by the Environmental Hydraulics Institute of the Universidad de Cantabria. IHData is capable of providing accurate wind/wave/sea level climatological statistics for any European country and wave climate for any region worldwide.
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EXPERIMENTAL FACILITIES
IHCantabria Headquarters
Universidad de Cantabria Headquarters
Directional Wave Tank
Wave Channel
Wave-Current Channel
Variable slope channel
SUPERCOMPUTING LABORATORIES
The supercomputing and information technology laboratory provides technology transfer solutions and environmental services based on scientific methodologies that help to bridge the gaps between scientific experts and end users (e.g. policy-makers, technical managers, general public).
R+D+i PROJECTS
EUROPEAN RESEARCH PROGRAMS
THESEUS
Innovative coastal technologies for safer European coasts in a changing climate.
Se@ports
Sustainable energy in ports.
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hydralab+
Representing climate change in physical experiments.
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NATIONAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS
PI-BREAK
Proyecto PLEC2021-0007810
Intelligent system for predictive maintenance of levees
Ayudas a proyectos de I+D+i en líneas estratégicas, en colaboración público-privada
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Moviola
Numerical modeling of how wind affects the interaction between waves and structures.
Ecoproof
Integration of natural defenses to reduce the risk of coastal disasters and adapt to climate change.
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BRACC
Characterization of the reliability of seawalls due to the effects of climate change.
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maruca
Climatic characterization of Spain’s marine physical environment to optimize port and maritime operations.
SAFEPORT
Managing oceanic-meteorological risks in port environments.
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SMP
Grouping in a single professional tool/software, the methodologies integrated with the various mathematical, numerical and statistical tools for the design, support in the construction and operation of port infrastructures.
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smylab
Smart systems for hydraulics laboratories.
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PUBLICATIONS
Losada,I.J., Lara, J.L., Guanche, R., Gonzalez-Ondina, J.M. (2008)
Numerical analysis of wave overtopping of rubble mound breakwaters.
Coastal Engineering (Vol. 55(1), pp. 47-62 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coastaleng.2007.06.003
Higuera, P., Lara, J.L. & Losada, I.J. (2014)
Three-Dimensional Interaction of Waves and Porous Coastal Structures using OpenFOAM®. Part I: Formulation and Validation.
Coastal Engineering (Vol. 83, pp. 243-258) http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coastaleng.2013.08.010
Higuera, P., Lara, J.L. & Losada, I.J. (2014)
Three-Dimensional Interaction of Waves and Porous Coastal Structures using OpenFOAM®. Part II: Application.
Coastal Engineering (Vol. 83, pp. 259-270) http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coastaleng.2013.09.002
Maza, M., Lara, J.L., Losada, I.J. (2016)
Solitary wave attenuation by vegetation patches
Advances in Water Resources (Vol. 98, pp 159-172). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advwatres.2016.10.021
Diaz-Hernandez, G., Losada, I.J., Mendez, F.J (2017)
Improving construction management of port infrastructures using an advanced computer-based system .
Automation in Construction (Vol. 81, pp 122-133) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2017.06.020
TEAM
PREDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
ADJUNT RESEARCHERS
VISITING RESEARCHERS UNIVERSIDAD DE CANTABRIA
