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Hydrodynamics

The Hydrodynamics group carries out analytical and numerical studies of waves and currents. A portion of the activity is aimed at obtaining a fundamental understanding of how, for example, waves occur, propagate and break.

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The research performed by the Hydrodynamics group is connected with important geophysical, environmental, climatic and industrial issues.
For an overview of hydrodynamics, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluid_flow.

Work carried out by the Hydrodynamics group is performed in close collaboration with other specialists in Norway and internationally. In particular, in the Bergen region this research group collaborates with the Geophysical Institute, Uni Research (see http://www.bccs.uni.no/units/cmu/), the Institute of Marine Research, the Nansen Center, NIVA, and Statoil ASA.

In recent years, the study of internal waves (such as waves that propagate along the interface between different fluid bodies) has been central. These waves are challenging to study both theoretically and numerically. Furthermore, internal waves play an important role in the climate puzzle. When internal waves break, strong currents can occur at the bottom of the ocean that can affect industrial installations.

The Hydrodynamics group is also involved in research focused on CO2 storage.

For further information, feel free to contact Guttorm Alendal, Jarle Berntsen, or Henrik Kalisch.