Student Outputs 1999-2000
Higher National Diploma in Marine Studies
A Collins An investigation into the effective use of "Ground Effect" primarily concerning the design of fast attack craft. Marine Architects have looked for a niche in the market to fill between expensive aircraft and slow moving boats. This report will look at this area of marine design and hopefully shed some light on it.
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Danielle Brown An investigation for the 21st Century loooking at the current state of global warming and its predicted consequences. Protecting London from rising sea levels and relieving pressure on sporting/recreational developments in the Solent, whilst creating a new, safe environment for millions of Londoners.
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J.H French An Investigation into conservation of the Falmouth estuaries aquatic communities. This project outlines what Falmouth Estuary is, what habitats are present and what organisms are contained within.
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Micheal Worley An Investigation into the best power to weight ratio for a hull that is eligible to sail in the International A Class Model category. The main aim of this project is to find a hull with a set waterline with a good power to weight ratio.
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Craig Dickerson Disabled awareness in a Swan 55 - The refit of Golden Aura. The Golden Aura is a Swan 55, a prestigious racing yacht built in the early seventies. This report looks at its possibility to be used as a disabled awareness training ship.
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Jim Leighton An investigation into the implementation, administration and effective use of the Port State Control regime. This project is intended to investigate several aspects of the PSC policy.
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W.E Arnould A study of coastal management covering sand dune movement and erosion, showing analysis of techniques and recommendation. The rising number of visitors spending time at the coast is adding to the erosion of the dunes; this report will look at how to manage this.
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C.J. Arthur An investigation of the routes into the marine industry and the range of employment opportunities available. This report looks at careers within the industry and how the chances of obtaining them can be increased.
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Jamie Reynolds Human nature: bringing out the killer. The aim of this project is to find out how humans affect the shark's environment and in-turn how that affects the feeding of the Great White Shark.
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Jasper Johansson. IMO regulations: the need for speed. The information in this paper is organised so that the reader can understand the IMO guidlines for the high speed craft industry.
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Melinda Marston An investigation into the potential for careers in the sailing industry in Europe for students leaving education.
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Nick Griffith A report on the effects of El Nino on global weather. This report tries to give an overview of how El Nino effects global weather and how it can have devastating effects across some of the world's most poorest countries.
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Philip Mathais Museums in a maritime community: their function and potential for education. This report looks at how the proposed National Maritime Museum in Cornwall will increase the county's maritime collection and help to educate future sailors of the UK.
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Robert Robinson A comparison of traditional and commercial whaling. This project intends to compare the differences between the two types of whaling and how it has become more than just a way for people to survive.
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Surindha R. De Abrew Sri Lankan Rubber Wood: Can it be used in the Boatbuilding Industry? This report looks at the waste of Rubber Wood once the Rubber has been extracted in Sri Lanka and asks if it could be put to use in the boatbuilding industry?
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