Ports and coastal infrastructures
For this purpose, the research team of this group develops state-of-the-art numerical tools, establishes novel methodologies for the creation and assimilation of meteo-oceanic databases, works with innovative multidisciplinary protocols for physical modeling in the laboratory, and hybridizes all this with statistical and artificial intelligence techniques, creating ad-hoc solutions. Based on this modern scientific-technical knowledge, a new engineering is being promoted that, with a holistic and resilient approach, covers the prognosis of the entire useful life of the structures, from their conceptualization, design, construction, operation, maintenance, improvement, adaptation and dismantling. The ultimate goal is to be able to transfer these advances to society, technicians and decision-makers through a collaborative approach and in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to build resilient infrastructures, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Port operability: agitation, resonance and moored ship dynamics
Intelligent port: Artificial Intelligence for tailored design and risk reduction in port management.
Development of new types of coastal structures
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
IHDATA
IHData is the collective name of a database developed by the Institute of Environmental Hydraulics of the University of Cantabria. IHData is able to provide accurate wind, wave and sea level weather statistics for any European country and wave weather for any region of the world.
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EXPERIMENTAL FACILITIES
Laboratory at the University of Cantabria
Directional surge tank
Swell channel
Surge-current channel
Variable slope channel
SUPER COMPUTER LABORATORY
The supercomputing and information technology laboratory provides technology transfer solutions and environmental services based on scientific methodologies that help bridge the gaps between scientific experts and end users (policy makers, technical managers, general public, etc.).
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R+D+i PROJECTS
European Programs
PORTS
Ports towards energy self-sufficiency
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hydralab+
Representing climate change in physical experiments
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Se@ports
Sustainable energy in ports
National Plans
pi-break
Intelligent system for predictive maintenance of dikes
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climport
Modeling system for the design and construction of port infrastructures adapted to climate change.
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Other Calls
SAMOAS
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SIAAMETOC
SIAAMETOC: Integrated METEO-OCeanographic Automatic Support System for maritime operations of the Spanish Navy.
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PROAS
Vessel-Infrastructure Operational Forecasting System, based on a predictive tool for safety and efficiency of port operations based on predictions of the physical environment, planning of the scale of vessels and planned operations.
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SAFEPORT
Ocean-meteorological risk management in port environments
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PUBLICATIONS
Multivariate assessment of port operability and downtime based on the wave-induced response of moored ships at berths.
Ocean Engineering, Volume 283, 2023, 115053, ISSN 0029-8018, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2023.115053.
Romano-Moreno, E., Diaz-Hernandez, G., L. Lara, J., Tomás, A. (2023).
Multimodal harbor climate characterization based on wave agitation spectral-types.
Coastal Engineering, Volume 180, 2023, 104271, ISSN 0378-3839, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coastaleng.2022.104271.
Romano-Moreno, E.; Tomás, A.; Diaz-Hernandez, G.; (2022) Lara, J.L.; Molina, R.; García-Valdecasas, J.
A Semi-Supervised Machine Learning Model to Forecast Movements of Moored Vessels.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10, 1125. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10081125
Diaz-Hernandez, G., Rodriguez B., Romano, E., L. Lara, J. (2021)
An improved model for fast and reliable harbor wave agitation assessment,
Coastal Engineering, Volume 170, 2021, 104011, ISSN 0378-3839, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coastaleng.2021.104011.
Diaz-Hernandez, G., Losada, R.I., Mendez, F.J.,
Improving construction management of port infrastructures using an advanced computer-based system,
Automation in Construction, Volume 81, September 2017, Pages 122-133, ISSN 0926-5805, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2017.06.020.
Diaz-Hernandez, G., Mendez, F.J., Losada, I.J., Camus, P. Medina, R. (2015).
A nearshore long-term infragravity wave analysis for open harbours.
Coastal Engineering 97:78-90 – March 2015. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coastaleng.2014.12.009
Lucio, D., Tomás, A., Lara, J.L., Camus, P., Losada, I.J. (2020).
Stochastic modeling of long-term wave climate based on weather patterns for coastal structures applications.
Coastal Engineering, 161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coastaleng.2020.103771
Lara, J.L., Lucio, D., Tomás, A., di Paolo, B., Losada, I.J. (2019).
High-resolution time-dependent probabilistic assessment of the hydraulic performance for historic coastal structures. Application to Luarca breakwater.
Philosophical Transactions of The Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences. 377:20190016. https://doi.org/10.0198/rsta.2019.0016.
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