Student Outputs 2004-2005
Higher National Diploma in Marine Studies
Victoria Johnson This report is about preliminary off-shore bathing water quality. It is a study of a surf-specific beach to establish whether all year round sampling should become mandatory in the UK, identifying pollution sources and sampling techniques.
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William Hammond This project looks at a business plan for Yacht Management International, which is aimed at the high-end luxury yacht market; this is any vessel over 24 metres in length.
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Dustin James An examination of the implications of global warming through extreme weather patterns and general rises in sea levels.
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Michelle Hall An investigation on the effects of sediment disturbance upon filter feeders as a result of dredging activity. The waters of the Fal provide many opportunities for watersports. The deep water channel supports fishing and shipping, and this report will look if dredging will effect the ecosystem.
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Tim Carter Monitoring distraction and movement of Harbour Porpoisese in the Fal estuary using fixed acoustic devices. The main aim of this project is to monitor the protected species of the Fal and to use a fixed acoustic device to test its efficiency.
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Wiiliam Fennell The articulating rudder. This investigation looks at the efficiency of an articulating rudder compared to a standard one. This was achieved by a wind tunnel test and then the results were analysed.
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Jamie Clarke. The Ballast Water effect on the River Fal. The purpose of this study is to discover if there are any marine invasive species in the River Fal.
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Adrain Filder A guide on hull design and production of an international one metre sailing boat. This report looks at the international one metre yacht industry's history, present designs and designs for the future.
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Amy Hurst Translating environmental guidelines into working practices, comparing Mylor and Falmouth marinas. This report looks at the day-to-day running of two marinas and how the guidelines affect their environmental impacts.
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Gareth Dale An investigation into maximising the leisure potential of sheltered waters, using Carrick Roads as an example. This report provides an introduction to the marine industry within Cornwall.
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Jenni Trevithick An investigation into female participation in the watersports industry, focussing on sailing, surfing and windsurfing disiplines. The purpose of this report is to discover the differences between male and female participation in watersports.
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Martine McPherson Further studies into the perferred food substances of the Common Periwinkle (Littorina littorea). In this report the feeding habitats of the Common Priwinkle have been discussed and compared to find out if they are selective feeders.
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Micheal Bruce A study of Cornwall's coastal environments using beach profiles to identify the influences that act upon them. This report looks at the social and economical nature of the region, including local usage, and how planning for the future can be made.
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Micheal Worley An investigation into the best power to weight ratio for a hull that is eligible in the international A class model yacht category. The main aim of this project is to find a hull with a set waterline to weight ratio using the Rhio software.
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Phil Gibbs Sediment transport and human intervention in the Hayle estuary. This report highlights the legal and environmental issues related to the area.
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Robin Thorpe International one metre design and construction. The aim of this project is to provide information about the research, design and construction and the differences between this and the IOM specifications.
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