Waves Course
This Waves Course equips professionals with vital wave mechanics knowledge, from dispersion and energy flux to storm waves, shoaling, refraction, breaking, and harbour resonance. Participants develop practical skills to forecast coastal impacts, analyse real-world wave hazards, and make informed decisions with assurance in coastal engineering contexts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain mastery over essential wave mechanics and evaluate coastal conditions confidently in this targeted Waves Course. Explore linear and nonlinear theories, dispersion, energy, shoaling, refraction, and wave breaking, then use them for storm waves, long-period swells, harbour responses, and sandbar influences. Acquire rapid, reliable hand calculations, data validation techniques, and tools to convey uncertainty effectively for better wave impact assessments.
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Develop skills
- Apply linear and nonlinear wave theories to practical coastal engineering scenarios.
- Calculate shoaling, refraction, and breaking to forecast nearshore wave heights accurately.
- Evaluate storm waves and swell effects on harbours, coastlines, and navigation safety.
- Employ dispersion relations and swift hand calculations for dependable wave predictions.
- Analyse data, models, and uncertainties to confidently report on wave risks.
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