MS Theses & Papers

2020s

Wyatt Burkley
Infrastructure for a Dataset to Improve Tagging and Mapping of Low-Flying Aircraft via Acoustic and Radio Broadcast Data
MS Plan B Project, December 2023 
Committee: Eva-Marie Nosal (Chair), Deniz Gedikli, Milton Garces 

Zachary Niezgodski
Feasibility of Retrofitting Tinian Breakwater in CNMI
MS Plan B Project, November 2023 
Committee: Kwok Fai Cheung (Chair), Jessica H. Podoski, David A. Smith 

Kyle Pappas
Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis of an Oscillating Wave Surge Energy Converter using LS-Dyna
MS Plan A Project, November 2023 
Committee: Deniz Gedikli (Chair), Patrick S. Cross, Zhenhua Huang

Malia Selman
Analysis of XBeach non-hydrostatic model capability in processing SWAN spectral input
MS Plan B Project, August 2023
Committee: Kwok Fai Cheung (Chair), Justin Stopa, David Smith

Jonathan Chase
Using Nonhydrostatic XBeach to Simulate Wave Transformations in Fringing Reef Environments
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2023
Committee: Zhenhua Huang (Chair), Kwok Fai Cheung, Ben Jones

Jonathan Chapman
Estimating Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer Stratification with Synthetic Aperture Radar Data
MS Plan B Project, December 2022
Committee: Justin Stopa (Chair), Kwok Fai Cheung, Jonghyun Harry Lee

John Melve
A Wave-Flume Study of the Dispersion of Tsunami-Induced Debris: Freight Containers on a Moored Container Ship
MS Plan B Project, August 2022
Committee: Zhenhua Huang (Chair), Deniz Gedikli, Hyoungsu Park

Jacob Foster
Direction of Arrival Estimation of Acoustic Signals from a 2-Element Hydrophone Array
MS Plan B Project, August 2022
Committee: Eva-Marie Nosal (Chair), Bruce Howe, Robert Bassett

Andrew Storey
Seasonal Wave Climate Anomalies on the North Shore Indicative of Erosion Conditions
MS Plan A Thesis, May 2022
Committee: Justin Stopa (Chair), Zhenhua Huang, Justin Goo, Lauren Molina

Manabe, Kei
Detecting Spinner Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) Clicks in Noisy and Low Sampling Rate Hydrophone Recordings
MS Plan A Thesis, December 2021
Committee: Eva-Marie Nosal (Chair), Bruce Howe, Marc Lammers

Tumino Di Costanzo, Giannicola
Modeling of Hurricane Waves for Design of Coastal Infrastructure
MS Plan B Paper, August 2021
Committee: Kwok Fai Cheung (Chair), Justin Stopa, David Smith

Mrozewski, Stefan
Simulation and Validation of the Effects of Thermally Buoyant Flow on Subsea Laser Transmission
MS Plan B Paper, August 2021
Committee: Mike Krieg (Chair), Zhenhua Huang, Dayan Vithanage

Kalksma, Julianne
Morphodynamic Changes due to Calm-Moderate Wave Forcing: A case study of Waikiki Beach
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2021
Committee: Justin Stopa (Chair), Chip Fletcher (Co-Chair), Zhenhua Huang

Erickson, Andi
Extreme wave height estimation from a global wave hindcast ensemble
MS Plan B Paper, May 2021
Committee: Justin Stopa (Chair), Kwok Fai Cheung, Phillip Thompson

Morrow, Cameron
A Fatigue Analysis of the No-WEC Mooring System at the U.S. Navy Wave Energy Test Site off O`ahu, Hawai`i
MS Plan A Thesis, December 2020
Committee: Zhenhua Huang (Chair), Patrick Cross, Justin Stopa, Zhuoyuan Song

Sun, Lin
Relationships Between Tsunami Size and Earthquake Magnitude Improved by Fault Parameters
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2020
Committee: Kwok Fai Cheung (Chair), Yoshiki Yamazaki, Gerard Fryer

Leyva, David
Uncertainties of Multi-Decadal Buoy and Altimeter Observations
MS Plan A Thesis, July 2020
Committee: Justin Stopa (Chair), Kwok Fai Cheung, Philip R. Thompson, Clarence O. Collins

2010s

Beeksma, Bradley
Hydroelasticity of the Inflatable Assault Craft during Slamming Events
MS Plan B Paper, May 2019
Committee: Dominic J. Piro (Chair), Zhenhua Huang, Kwok Fai Cheung

Sukpholtham, Sitthichat
Mapping The Ocean Sound Speed at The Aloha Cabled Observatory Using Reliable Acoustic Path Tomography
MS Plan A Thesis, May 2019
Committee: Bruce Howe (Chair), Eva-Marie Nosal, John Allen

Braman, Ryan
Resonance Patterns Along the U.S. West Coast From the 2011 Tohoku Tsunami
MS Plan B Paper, May 2018
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), Oi Chen, Eva-Marie Nosal

Hardy, Ian
Assessment of Delft3D as a Modeling Tool at Kaanapali Beach
MS Plan B Paper, December 2017
Committee: Z Huang (Chair), D Smith, C Fletcher

Uglow, Ronald
Site-specific design for modular expeditionary small boat pier, Carlson Harbor, Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands
MS Plan B Paper, December 2017
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), Z Huang, D Smith

Varamo, Vincent
Reliable Acoustic Path Tomography at the ALOHA Cabled Observatory
MS Plan A Thesis, May 2017
Committee: B Howe (Chair), Z Huang, E-M Nosal

Manglona, Paul A.
Field Manual for Evaluating Usability of Ports and Harbors for United States Naval Vessels During Humanitarian Missions
MS Plan B Paper, December 2016
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), Zhenhua Huang, John C. Wiltshire

Hillenhagen, Florian
Numerical Modeling of Surfactant-Oil-Mixtures in Sea Water
MS Plan B Paper, December 2016
Committee: Gérard Nihous (Chair), Stephen M. Masutani, Zhenhua Huang

Curley, Daniel
Evaluation of Design Methods for Modular Expeditionary Small Boat Pier
MS Plan B Paper, December 2016
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), Zhenhua Huang, John C. Wiltshire

Rocha, Courtney L.
Response of the Global Wave Climate to El Niño Southern Oscillation
MS Plan B Paper, August 2016
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), Zhenhua Huang, John C. Wiltshire

Queima, Andreia Monterio
Optimization of Multi-Purpose Artificial Surfing Reef Geometry
MS Plan B Paper, June 2016
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), Gérard Nihous, Zhenhua Huang

Koons, Jonathan
Mooring Procedures and the Use of High Modulus Synthetic Fiber Lines in the United States Navy
MS Plan B Paper, December 2015
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), Zhenhua Huang, Gérard Nihous

Abrouch, Ghizlane
Application of an Integral Buoyant Jet Model to Describe the Effluent Discharge from an OTEC Pilot Plant
MS Plan B Paper, August 2015
Committee: Gerard Nihous (Chair), Bruce Howe, John Wiltshire

Wesley, Matthew
Bottom-Discontinuous Riemann Solver for Modeling of Wave Overtopping
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2015
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), Marcelo Kobayashi, Zhenhua Huang

Stephenson, Alexander
Implementation of CMS for Fringing Reef Environments
MS Plan B Paper, May 2015
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), Oceana Francis, Zhenhua Huang

Linsley, Derek
Critical Design Review of the Iroquois Point Beach Stabilization Project
MS Plan B Paper, May 2015
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), Oceana Francis, Zhenhua Huang

Silver, Kara
A Passive Acoustic Automated Detector for Sei and Fin Whale Calls
MS Plan B Paper, November 2014
Committee: Eva-Marie Nosal (Chair), Bruce Howe, John Wiltshire

Carmichael, Allan
Experimental Evaluation of Jet Assisted Trenching in Submerged Compacted Sand
MS Plan B Paper, May 2014
Committee: Brian Bingham (Chair), K.F. Cheung, Bruce Howe

Frederick, Michael
Hydrodynamic Modeling of Pelamis® P1-750 Wave Energy Converters using WAMIT™ Software
MS Plan B Paper, April 2014
Committee: G. Nihous (Chair), R.C. Ertekin, John Wiltshire

Schwartz, Andrew
Coupled Dynamics of a 5 MW OTEC Platform and Cold Water Pipe
MS Plan B Paper, April 2014
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), G. Nihous, H.R. Riggs

Miyakita, Shino
Effect of the Properties of Porous Media on Hydrate Stability
MS Plan B Paper, April 2014
Committee: Stephen Masutani (Chair), G. Nihous, John Wiltshire

Anderson, James
Modeling a Two Body Wave Energy Converter
MS Plan B Paper, August 2013
Committee: G. Nihous (Chair), Bruce Howe, B. Dandridge Greeson

Barnes, Austin
Using Terrestrial Laser Scanning to Investigate Changes in Beach Morphology During Swell Events
MS Plan A Thesis, December 2013
Committee: Benjamin Brooks (Chair), J.M. Becker, M.A. Merrifield, Eva-Marie Nosal

Miyamoto, Adam
Coral Reef Rehabilitation using Wind Powered Electrochemical Substrate Depositions as a Potential Mitigation Option for Offshore Renewable Energy Projects in Hawaii
MS Plan B Paper, August 2013
Committee: G. Nihous (Chair), John Wiltshire, Cynthia Hunter

Nolte, Jerica
In-Ocean Experiments of a Wave Energy Conversion Device with a Drogue and Wave Power Calculations
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2013
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), G. Nihous, H.R. Riggs

Young, Max
Feasibility Study of a Manipulator-Held Hydraulic Coring Rig
MS Plan B Paper, April 2013
Committee: John Smith (Chair), Bruce Howe, John Wiltshire

Anast, Peter
Performance Trends of Hagen-Cockerell Raft Wave Energy Converters using WAMITTM Software
MS Plan B Paper, February 2013
Committee: Gerard Nihous (Chair), R. Cengiz Ertekin, John Wiltshire

Morita, Matthew
Impact of sea level rise on tsunami inundation on Oahu south shore
MS Plan B Paper, November 2012
Committee: Kwok Fai Cheung (Chair), Eva-Marie Nosal,Gerard Nihous

Casilio, John
Thermal analysis of ROV electromechanical cables during anticipated operational phases
MS Plan B Paper, November 2012
Committee: Bernard D. Greeson (Chair),John Wiltshire, Ronald Knapp

Duarte Quiroga, Pablo
Effect of Bed-Form Roughness on Long-Wave Transformations over Fringing Reefs
MS Plan A Thesis, May 2012
Committee: Kwok Fai Cheung (Chair), Geno Pawlak, Ian Robertson

Field, Charles
Seakeeping Analysis of Ride Quality Improvements to an Ultra Deep Vee Hull
MS Plan B Paper, April 2012
Committee: Kwok Fai Cheung (Chair), Gerard Nihous, Brian Bingham

Tuthill, Lauren
Dynamics of Cross Shore Exchange on a Tropical Forereef
MS Plan A Thesis, March 2012
Committee: Geno Pawlak (Chair), Mark Merrifield, Eva-Marie Nosal

Keller, Vanna
Numerical Model of a Wave Energy Conversion Device
MS Plan A Thesis, December 2011
Committee: R. Cengiz Ertekin (Chair), Gerard Nihous, H.R. Riggs

Eisen, Blue
A Passive Acoustic Detector For Central Pacific Minke Whale Calls Using Spectrogram Cross-Correlation
MS Plan B Paper, October 2010
Committee: Eva-Marie Nosal (Chair), Bruce Howe, Brian Bingham

Arinaga, Randi Aulii Akime
Global Wind and Wave Atlas from Ten Years of Final Tropospheric Analysis and Hindcast Wavewatch III Data
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2010
Committee: Kwok Fai Cheung (Chair), Yi-Leng Chen, Mark A. Merrifield

Heitmann, Troy
Morphodynamic Classification Of Beaches In Tropical Environments
MS Plan A Thesis, May 2010
Committee: Kwok Fai Cheung (Chair), Charles Fletcher, Geno Pawlak

Vaganov, Victoria
Utilizing Tidal Current Power in Cook Strait New Zealand
MS Plan B Paper, May 2010
Committee: Alex Malahoff (Chair), Gerard Nihous, John Wiltshire

Vito Pisciotto, Nicholas
Wind Sea Versus Swell Hind Cast for Global and Hawaii Regional Wave Modeling
MS Plan B Paper, May 2010
Committee: Kwok Fai Cheung (Chair), Yi-Leng Chen, Gerard Nihous

2000s

Wilkinson, David P.
Methodology and Design of a Variable Buoyancy Device to Eliminate the use of Drop Weights for Deployable Oceanographic Instrumentation
MS Plan B Paper, August 2009
Committee: John Wiltshire (Chair), Dan Greeson, Jeff Drazen

Shu, Shi
Dispersion of the 2006 Kuril Islands Tsunami on the South Shore of O’ahu, Hawai’i
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2009
Committee: Kwok Fai Cheung (Chair), Eva-Marie Nosal, Geno Pawlak

Quintero, Miguel
Model Testing of Ship Dynamics in the Surf Zone
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2009
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), B.D. Greeson, E.-M. Nosal

Bablinskas, Krystin K.
Design and Analysis of a Hybrid AUV-Glider Undersea Vehicle for Research and Exploration
MS Plan A Thesis, May 2009
Committee: J. Wiltshire (Chair), G. Pawlak, B.D. Greeson

Kubic, Charlie
Evaluation of Dynamic Analysis Methods for Seismic Design of Drydocks
MS Plan B Paper, December 2008
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), R.H. Knapp, I.N. Robertson

Namekar, Shailesh
Artificial Neural Network for Tsunami and Runup Forecast
MS Plan A Thesis, December 2008
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), G. Pawlak, J.C. Wiltshire

Wong, Gregory Edward
Comparison of Inboard Versus Outboard Counter Rotating Surface Piercing Propellers via Prototype Tests
MS Plan A Thesis, December 2008
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), G. Pawlak, J.C. Wiltshire, Y.-t. Lee

Yan, Lei
Resonance in Hawaii Waters from the 1996 Andreanov and 2003 Rat Island Tsunamis
MS Plan A Thesis, December 2008
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), J.W. Wiltshre, E.M. Nosal

Dempsey, Ty J.
Feasibility Study of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Technology for the Island of Pohnpei, Micronesia
MS Plan B Thesis, August 2008
Committee: H. Krock (Chair), D. Rezachek, J. Van Ryzin

Mohamed, Abdulla
Characterization of Tsunami-Like Bores in Support of Loading on Structures
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2008
Committee: G. Pawlak (Chair), I. Robertson, K.F. Cheung

Craw, Megan
Probabilistic Approach for Tsunami Inundation Mapping
MS Plan B Paper, May 2008
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), G. Pawlak, I. Robertson

Sites, Eric
Evaluations of the Motions and Connection Loads of the Hawaii Superferry and Unloading Barge at Kawaihae Harbor, Hawaii
MS Plan B Paper, May 2008
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), K.F. Cheung, H.R. Riggs

Goo, Justin Avery
Validation of Wave Transformation Models for Tropical Coastal Environments
MS Plan A Thesis, December 2007
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), M.A. Merrifield, G. Pawlak

Stopa, Justin Edward
Effect of Wind Resolution on Spectral Wave Modeling in the Hawaii Region
MS Plan A Thesis, December 2007
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), Y.-L. Chen, M.A. Merrifield

Mi, Jane
Evaluation and Review of local tsunami evacuation of the Hawaiian Islands.
MS Plan B Paper, December 2006
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), S.L. Croix, H.J. Krock

Sanchez, Alex
Tsunami forecast using an adaptive inverse algorithm for the Peru-Chile subduction zone
MS Plan A Thesis, November 2006
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), G. Pawlak, I. Robertson

Higa, Scott
Feasibility Study of Seawater Air Conditioning In California
MS Plan B Paper, August 2006
Committee: D. Rezachek (Chair), H.J. Krock, K.F. Cheung

Long, Chen
An Efficient Parallel Scheme And its Applications in CFD Problems
MS Plan B Paper, August 2006
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), D. Yun, H.J. Krock

Looney, Chris
Investigation of the Use of Alphaflex / High Density Polyethylene Composites as suitable Materials for Large Diameter Deep Ocean Cold Water Pipes
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2006
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), K.F. Cheung, D. Rezachek

Wycklendt, Andrew
A Real-World AUV Simulation Environment
MS Plan A Thesis, December 2005
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), S. Choi, G. Pawlak

Carter, Richard
Wave Energy Converter Situated Beneath the Waves
MS Plan A Thesis, December 2005
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), K.F. Cheung, G. Pawlak

Merritt, Daniel
Botcam-Design, Testing, and Development of a Fully Automated Stereo-Video Bottom Camera Bait Station for Ecosystem of Bottom Fish Species
MS Plan A Thesis, December 2005
Committee: J. Wiltshire (Chair), G. Pawlak, C. Kelley

Hansen, Demont
Implementation of a virtual Buoy Network For the Island of Oahu Utilizing Nested Third Generation Wind Wave Models
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2005
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), G. Pawlak, H.J. Krock

Crabtree, Robert
Hindcast Modeling of Storm Surge and Waves in the Gulf Coast Region
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2005
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), H.J. Krock, M. Merrifield

Nunes, Vasco
Survey and Statistical Parameterization of Bed Roughness of a Coral Reef
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2005
Committee: G. Pawlak (Chair), K.F. Cheung, M. Merrifield

Kincaid, James I.
Identification of the Sand Island Sewage Outfall Plume Off the Southern Shore of Oahu Using CTD Casts
MS Plan B Paper, May 2005
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), K.F. Cheung, G. Pawlak

Cheifet, Jordan
Durability, Repair, and Service Life of Concrete in Marine Environments
MS Plan B Paper, May 2005
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), G. Fischer, H.J. Krock

Yang, Jinghai
Time Domain, Nonlinear Theories on Ship Motions
MS Plan B Paper, August 2004
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), K.F. Cheung , G. Pawlak

Yamazaki, Yoshiki
Forecast of Tsunamis From the Japan-Kuril-Kamchatka Source Region
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2004
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), H.J. Krock, G. Pawlak

Zhou, Hongqiang
Hydrodynamic Response of an Advanced Marine Vehicle in Waves
MS Plan B Paper, December 2003
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), K.F. Cheung, H.R. Riggs

Hahn, Eric
Coastal Engineering Reconnaissance and Planning in Support of Major Amphibious Operations
MS Plan B Paper, December 2003
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), J. Wiltshire, G. Pawlak

Woo, Kristen
Advanced Marine Vehicle Products Database a Preliminary Design Tool
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2003
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), H.J. Krock, J. Wiltshire

Winsley, Jon
Review and Design of NOAA Fisheries Honolulu Laboratory Underwater Imaging Tow Vehicles
MS Plan B Paper, August 2003
Committee: J. Wiltshire (Chair), J.R. Smith, H.J. Krock

Douyere, Yann M. J.
Analysis of Harbor Oscillation with a Boussinesq Model
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2003
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), H.J. Krock, M.A. Merrifield

Ramsey, Melanie D.
Basic Component Design of Research Submersibles
MS Plan B Paper, May 2003
Committee: A. Malahoff (Chair), R.H. Knapp, H.J. Krock

Blinde, Geoffrey
Static and Dynamic Analyses of a Swath Ship Structure
MS Plan B Paper, May 2003
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), R. Knapp, H.J. Krock

Bregman, Ronald U.
Status and Assessment of Ocean Energy Resources Systems
MS Plan B Paper, August 2002
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), K.F. Cheung, R. Knapp

Patterson, Ennis E.
Analysis of District Cooling in Hawaii Using Seawater from Deep Source: An Engineering and Economic Feasibility Study
MS Plan A Thesis, May 2002
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), S. Masutani, R. Knapp

Rojas, Raymond
Development of A Comprehensive Storm Wave Inundation Model
MS Plan A Thesis, November 2001
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), H.J. Krock, M.H. Teng

Hutto, Lara
A Comprehensive Guide to Shipboard Waste: Environment Consequences, Regulations, and Management Options
MS Plan A Thesis, May 2001
Committee: A. Malahoff (Chair), J. Wiltshire, R. Babcock

Gregory, Todd
Transfer and Transportation of a High Pressure/ Temperature Hydrothermal Fluid Sample
MS Plan A Thesis, May 2001
Committee: A. Malahoff (Chair), H.J. Krock, R.Babcock

Velasco, Victor
Evaluation and Cost Comparison of Anti Siltation Systems and Traditional Dredging Methods
MS Plan B Paper, December 2000
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), H. Brandes, H.J. Krock

Romanoski, Lisa
Bioreactor Toolkit
MS Plan B Paper, December 2000
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), J.C. Radway, R. Babcock

Yang, Liqun
A Circulation Study of Hawaiian Fishponds
MS Plan B paper, August 2000
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), M.A. Merrifield, R. Pfund

Martino, Chris
Modeling of Hurricane Waves in Hawaiian Water
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2000
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), M.A. Merrifield, M. Teng

Bossuyt, Arnaud
Seamless Sampler for Use in Underwater Vents
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2000
Committee: A. Malahoff (Chair), H.J. Krock, R. Babcock

Caron, Chad
Numerical Study of the 1946 Alaskan Tsunami and Run-up in Hilo Bay, Hawaii
MS Plan A Thesis, August 2000
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), M.A. Merrifield, M. Teng

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1990s

Das, Suvabrata
Fine Element Analysis of Helically-Served Cables at Large Lay Angles
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1999
Committee: R.H. Knapp (Chair), H.J. Krock, I.N. Robertson, W. Stuiver

Bitragunta, Krishna
Elimination of Irregular Frequencies using a Partial-Lid Approach
MS Plan A Thesis, August 1999
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), L. Seidl, M. Merrifield

Teates, Michael
Review of Shoaling and Maintenance of Shoreline Harbors along the California Coast
MS Plan B Paper, December 1998
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), H.J. Krock, M. Merrifield

Miller, Patricia
Evaluating Existing Cross-Shore Sediment Transport Models for a Steep, Porous Beach; Waimea Bay Beach, Hawaii
MS Plan B Paper, August 1998
Committee: J. Becker (Chair), M. Merrifield, K.F. Cheung

Ericksen, Todd
The design and motion response of the Ceros Synthetic Aperture Sonar Towfish
MS Plan B Paper, August 1998
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), Margo Edwards, Mark Rognstad, K. F. Cheung

Zaleski, Alexander
Wave Driven Flow in a Reef Channel
MS Plan B Paper, August 1998
Committee: M. Merrifield (Chair), H.J. Krock, C. Fletcher

Van Stiphout, Antonius
Wave Transformation Study of Waikiki Beach
MS Plan B Paper, May 1998
Committee: M. Merrifield (Chair), J. Becker, K.F. Cheung

Dai, Jun
Engineering Characterization of Tropical Island Beaches
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1997
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), M. Cruickshank, H.J. Krock, M.A. Merrifield

Kwon, Seok Jae
Plume Rise and Initial Dilution Determination for the Sand Island and Honouliuli Outfalls
MS Plan B Paper, December 1997
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), K.F. Cheung, C.C.K. Liu

Grandelli, Patrick D.R.
Preliminary Design of an Integrated Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Clean Power Plant on New Providence Island, Bahamas
MS Plan A Thesis, August 1997
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), K.F. Cheung and P.K. Takahashi

Goody, Christopher
A Feasibility and Design Considerations Study for a Small Craft Retractable Hydrofoil
MS Plan B Paper, December 1996
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), M.A. Merrifield, R.H. Knapp

Alling, Joseph
Timber vs. Composite/Plastic Pile Fender Systems in Pearl Harbor: Maintenance Cost Comparison
MS Plan B Paper, December 1996
Committee: K.F. Cheung (Chair), H.-J. Krock, A. Singh

Gallion, Eddie
Non-Defense Applications of SOSUS/IUSS
MS Plan B Paper, December 1995
Committee: M.A. Merrifield (Chair), J.M. Becker, K.F. Cheung, F.K. Duennebier

Bozak, Ronald
Creating Sub-sea Structures Using Electrolysis in Seawater in Hawaii
MS Plan B Paper, August 1995
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), F.T. Mackenzie, M.A. Merrifield

Lipp, David
Changes in Beach Profiles Due to Wave Reflections off Sea Walls at Lanikai, Hawaii
MS Plan A Thesis, August 1995
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), K.F. Cheung, C.H. Fletcher, M.A. Merrifield

Tangirala, Arvind
Efficient 3-D Hydroelastic Analysis of Very Large Floating Structures
MS Plan A Thesis, May 1995
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), J.M. Becker, M.A. Merrifield, H. R. Riggs

Ching, Benton Y.Y.
Shore Protection For a Property Located at Waialua, Oahu
MS Plan B Paper, May 1995
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), H.J. Krock, K. Bridges

Williams, Michael J.
Use of Sea Water For Air Conditioning Hotel Spaces
MS Plan B Paper, May 1994
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), M.J. Cruickshank, F. Gerritsen

Smith, David A.
Hydraulic Model Investigation of The Proposed Improvement of Kuhio Beach
MS Plan B Paper, May 1994
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), C. Fletcher, F. Gerritsen/K.F. Cheung

Roddier, Dominique G.-H.
Diffraction And Refraction of Solitons Around A False Wall
MS Plan A Thesis, May 1994
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), P. Muller, K. Bathen, H. Loomis

Matsuoka, Koji
The Hydrodynamic Forces And Motions Of Boxed Shaped Floating Bodies With Shallow-Draft in Regular Waves
MS Plan B Paper, May 1994
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), W. Stuiver, H.J. Krock

Griffith, Christopher J.
A Comprehensive Look At Pile Driven Plate Anchors And Their Use At Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
MS Plan B Paper, May 1994
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), F. Gerritsen/K.F. Cheung, M. Cruickshank

Barry, James H.
Wave Transformations Over a Shoal
MS Plan A Thesis, May 1994
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), M. Cruickshank, R.C. Ertekin, H. Loomis

Wohlmut, Kevin A.
An Examination of Desing Sea State for HIMB Labs, Coconut Island
MS Plan B Paper, December 1993
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), P. Helfrich, C. Bretschneider

Chandrasekera, Carmela
Relationship of Edge Waves to Beach Cusps at Waimanalo
MS Plan B Paper, December 1993
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), M. Teng, H.J. Krock

Agrawal, Jagottam D.
Storm Surge Calculation for Hurricane INIKI
MS Plan B Paper, August 1993
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), C.L. Bretschneider, C. Fletcher

Liu, Xiaoqing (Charles)
Feasibility Study of a Remotely Operated Vehicle in the Deep Sea Slant Drilling Project
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1992
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), R. Knapp, L.H. Seidl, G.A. Wilkins

Kelly, William (Bill) V.
SWATH Vessel Design at the University of Hawaii
MS Plan B Paper, December 1992
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), R. Knapp, M. St. Denis

Zhai, Xiaohuang (Lance)
Wave Pump for Upwelling
MS Plan B Paper, August 1992
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), F. Gerritsen, D.E. Avery

Watson, Kevin L.
An Integrated Ship Design Package for Microcomputers
MS Plan B Paper, August 1992
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), A. Oloufa, M. St. Denis

Sundararaghavan, Hari
Dispersion of Waste Water in Open Coastal Waters Using Finite Element Method
MS Plan B Paper, August 1992
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), H. Loomis, G.L. Dugan

Weil, David K.
Computational Design of an OTEC Plant for Diego Garcia
MS Plan A Thesis, May 1992
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), J. Van Ryzin, C.L. Bretschneider

Wang, Suqin
Analysis of Wave Action on Floating Structures
MS Plan B Paper, May 1992
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), M. St. Denis, P.K. Takahashi

Huang, Liang
Investigation of Forces and Motions of a Platform Coupled with a Pipe
MS Plan A Thesis, May 1992
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), H. Loomis, H.R. Riggs

Xu, Yingfan
Scattering of Surface Waves by Submerged and Bottom Obstacles: Wave Energy Focusing
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1991
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), F. Gerritsen, P. Cheng

Padmanabhan, Bala M.
Upending and Setdown Simulation and Hydrodynamics of a Conical Gravity Platform
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1991
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), H. Loomis, A. Oloufa

Kinsella (Cripe), Shannon
Characteristics of Littoral Transport for a Tropical Latitude Island
MS Plan B Paper, December 1991
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), W. Coulbourn, H.J. Krock, K.H. Bathen

Liu, George Z.
Resistance Analysis for SWATH Ship with Twin-Strut, Single-Strut and Lower Hull Only
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1991
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), M. St. Denis, R. Knapp

Resnick, Andrew M.
A Conceptual Study of an Ocean Thermal Energy Powered Liquid Hydrogen Production Plan
MS Plan B Paper, December 1991
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), L.H. Seidl, J. Craven

Koshizawa, Osamu
Study of Currents and Density Profile Dynamics in the Vicinity of Barbers Point to Sand Island
MS Plan B Paper, December 1991
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), F. Gerritsen, C.C.K. Liu

Xu, Jianlu
Quasi-3D Numerical Model of Near-Shore Circulation and Sediment Transport and its Application to Waikiki Beach Restoration
MS Plan B Paper, August 1991
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), H. Loomis, M.J. Cruickshank

Wang, Minglun
A Hybrid Approach to the Hydroelastic Analysis of Very Large Floating Structures
MS Plan A Thesis, August 1991
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), L.H. Seidl, H.R. Riggs

Sun, Xifan
Some Theoretical and Numerical Studies on Cnoidal-Wave-Diffraction Problems
MS Plan A Thesis, August 1991
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), H. Loomis, J.A. Williams

Mahesh, Harihara
Dynamic Modeling and Coordinated Control of An Underwater Robotic Vehicle
MS Plan A Thesis, August 1991
Committee: M. Cruickshank (Chair), R.C. Ertekin, H.J. Krock, J. Yuh

Harrigan, June F.
Optimization of Mixing of A Cold Water Jet Discharging Into Hawaiian Ocean Surface Waters: An Application of OTEC to Primary Productivity Enhancement
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1990
Committee: K.H. Bathen (Chair), R.C. Ertekin, P. Takahashi

Leraand, Tore K.
An element for Static Analysis of Flexible Cables
MS Plan B Paper, December 1990
Committee: H.R. Riggs (Chair), R.C. Ertekin, L.H. Seidl

Suarez, Melissa M.
Study of Current Near the Honouliuli WWTP, Barbor’s Point Ocean Outfall
MS Plan B Paper, May 1990
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), K.H. Bathen, E. Firing, E. Noda

Downs, Tim J.
Conceptual Design Considerations for Very Large Scale Offshore OTEC Water Containment
MS Plan B Paper, May 1990
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), K.H. Bathen, P. Takahashi

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1980s

Chian, Chimin
Simulation of Solitary Wave Runup and Computation of Armor-Unit Stability by a Boundary Element Method
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1989
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), R.C. Ertekin, H. Loomis, J.A. Williams

Kong, Dung
Design and Construction of the Concrete Canoe “Overnight Sensation”
MS Plan B Paper, May 1989
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), F. Gerritsen, H.R. Riggs

Qian, Zhengmin
Numerical Grid Generation and Nonlinear Waves Generated By a Ship in a Shallow – Water Channel
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1988
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), F. Gerritsen, H. Loomis, P. Cheng

Rosti, Peter
Evidence of a Baroclinic Internal Wave of Tidal Frequency at Keahole Point, Hawaii
MS Plan B Paper, December 1988
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), F. Gerritsen, J.M. Price

Madan, Anish
Design of a 100 Year Cyclone and a Protection Dike for Krishna Delta
MS Plan B Paper, August 1988
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), C.L. Bretschneider, R.C. Ertekin, J.A. Williams

De Hert, Danny O.A.
A Survey of SWATH Hull Forms According to Certain Design Parameters
MS Plan B Paper, May 1988
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), R.C. Ertekin, R. Knapp

Chitrapu, Srinivasamurthy A.
Wave-and-Current-Induced Viscous Drift Forces on Floating Platforms
MS Plan A Thesis, May 1988
Committee: R.C. Ertekin (Chair), L.H. Seidl, F. Gerritsen, R.A. Grace

Oney, Stephen K.
Molecular Diffusion of Oxygen and Nitrogen in Seawater
MS Plan A Thesis, May 1988
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), F. Sansone, F. Gerritsen

Lee, Joong Woo
A Finite Element Simulation of Wave Approaching A Coastal Area
MS Plan B Paper, May 1987
Committee: H. Loomis (Chair), F. Gerritsen, P. Cheng

Joshi, Vilas B.
Preliminary Investigations and Recommendations Regarding Erosion at Kahala Beach, Honolulu
MS Plan B Paper, December 1985
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), H.J. Krock, D. Cox

Mocke, Gary P.
The West Beach Marina Study – A Critical Evaluation and Analysis of Some Relevant Parameters
MS Plan B Paper, August 1985
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), H.J. Krock, D. Cox

Gomez, Gregorio P.
Coastal Protection Design Consideration for Spotted Modular Detached Low-Crested Breakwater System
MS Plan A Thesis, May 1985
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), H.J. Krock, D.E. Cox, D. Griffin

De Jesus, Tina C.
Currents and Mixing Measurements Techniques for the Sand Island Ocean Outfall
MS Plan B Paper, December 1984
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), F. Gerritsen, R.A. Grace

Thampi, K. Sreekumar
Dynamic Positioning of an OTEC Plant Using Environmental Forces
MS Plan B Paper, August 1984
Committee: J. Craven (Chair), L.H. Seidl, B. Gallagher

Cabrera, Ramon G.
Boundary Integral Methods for the Calculation of Wave Loads on Large Floating Structures
MS Plan B Paper, December 1984
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), H. Loomis, H. Gersch

Andres, Jose M.
Forces Exerted by Shallow Water Waves on a Submarine Pipeline Oriented at an Angle to the Flow
MS Plan A Thesis, August 1984
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), J. Craven, B. Gallagher

Vidal, Mauro G.
A Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Cable Dynamics
MS Plan B Paper, August 1984
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), J. Craven, T. Lee, R. Knapp

Zapka, Manfred J.
Sand Island Sediment Accumulation Study
MS Plan B Paper, May 1984
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), T. Lee, R.A. Grace

Wilkie, James L.
Hull Definition and Numerical Prediction of Resistance and Ship Motions for a Small Swath Vessel
MS Plan B Paper, December 1983
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), R. Knapp, J. Craven, H.J. Krock

Hewlett, John C.
The Effect of Wave Groups on Dynamic Set-Up
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1983
Committee: J. Craven (Chair), W. Bakker, T. Lee, B. Gallagher

Lynn, Diann K.
Marine Salvage: Generic Mission ProFiles and Basic Techniques
MS Plan B Paper, August 1983
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), J. Craven, T. Roelofs

Ishii, Brian T.
An Industrial Complex for a Manganese Preprocessing, Mariculture and a 400 Megawatt OTEC Facility on an ASP Platform
MS Plan B Paper, December 1982
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), F. Gerritsen, F. Munchmeyer

Judge, Timothy J. (Deceased)
Data Acquisition & Data Quality Determination for the Ala Moana Feef Set-up & Wave Height Attenuation Project
MS Plan B Paper, August 1982
Committee: H.J. Krock (Chair), T. Lee, B. Gallagher

Trindade, Jorge J.
Numerical Model for the Computation of Wave transformation and Longshore Transport Rate on an Open Coastline
MS Plan B Paper, May 1982
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), R. Grace, H. Loomis, K. Bathen

Mitchell, James A.
An Air Supported Platform for an OTEC
MS Plan B Paper, May 1982
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), T. Lee, F. Munchmeyer

Gupta, Satish
Theoretical and Experimental Study of Berm Structure as an Effective Measure to Reduce Runup
MS Plan B Paper, May 1981
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), T. Lee, H.J. Krock, J. Williams

Sullivan, Patrick K.
Evaluation of Non-Destructive Techniques for Measuring Corrosion Film kinetics of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Heat Exchanger Material A15052-H34
MS Plan B Paper, May 1981
Committee: K. Bathen (Chair), R. Dorrestein, B. Liebert

Kaul, Hira L.
Computation of Wave Attenuation and Wave Set-Up Due to Wind Generated Waves
MS Plan B Paper, December 1980
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), C.L. Bretschneider, J. Williams, R. Dorrestein

Sanchez, Enrique M.
Comparative Study of the Present Methods of Rubble Mound Breakwater Design
MS Plan B Paper, December 1980
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), C.L. Bretschneider, K. Bathen, H. Loomis

Nakazaki, Eiji
The Determination of Friction Factors Over Natural Terrain From Wind Measurements
MS Plan B Paper, August 1980
Committee: C.L. Bretschneider (Chair), F. Gerritsen, C. Adams

Jagannathan, Sridhar
Cumulative Distribution of Forces on Structures Subjected to the Combined Action of Currents and Random Waves for Keahole Point, Hawaii OTEC Site
MS Plan B, August 1980
Committee: C.L. Bretschneider (Chair), F. Gerritsen, H. Loomis

Hee, Roger K.
Flushing of a Marina by Means of a Wave Trap
MS Plan B Paper, May 1980
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), J. Williams, K.H. Bathen

Gross, Kevin T.
Marine Corrosion of Aluminum Alloys Proposed for Use as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Heat Exchanger Tubing Material Using AC Complex Plane Analysis
MS Plan B Paper, May 1980
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), K.H. Bathen,, B.E. Liebert

Gascogne, Pierre B.
Adaptation of a Power Plant Basin for Aquaculture
MS Plan B Paper, May 1980
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), G. Venezian, B. Gallagher

Luke, Russel K.H.
Wave-Induced Water Motion Near the Seafloor
MS Plan B Paper, May 1980
Committee: E. Noda (Chair), B. Gallagher, F. Gerritsen, R. Grace

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1970s

Engle, Allen H.
Feasibility Study for an Undersea Laboratory
MS Plan B Paper, May 1979
Committee: J.P. Craven (Chair), J. Larsen-Basse, F. Gerritsen

Evans, Donald E.
Wave-Induced Instability of Small Concrete Cubes on the Ocean Floor
MS Plan B Paper, May 1979
Committee: R.A. Grace (Chair), F. Gerritsen, E. Noda

Brown, John A.
Application of the Air Stabilized Platform (A.S.P.) as an Offshore containership Terminal
MS Plan B Paper, May 1979
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), F. Gerritsen, J. Williams

Wentland, David A.
Field Observations and Theoretical Analysis of Wave Set-up on Ala Moana Reef
MS Plan B Paper, December 1978
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), H. Loomis, T. Lee, G. Niemeyer

Brower, Lawrence E.
Numerical Analysis of Wave Attenuation in a Breaking Wave Regime with Special Emphasis on Friction
MS Plan B Paper, December 1978
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), T. Lee, J. Williams, K. Keller

Matsumoto, Haruyoshi
The Measurements of Acoustical Bottom Loss at Normal Incidence (Including the Results Off the Waianae Coast of Oahu)
MS Plan B Paper, August 1978
Committee: A. Parvulescu (Chair), G. Sutton, G. Venezian, M. Odegard

Rowland, Adrian H.
A Study of the Measurement of Near Bottom, Wave Induced Flow Parameters
MS Plan B Paper, May 1978
Committee: R.A. Grace (Chair), F. Gerritsen, C.L. Bretschneider

Miller, Michael W.
Investigation Into the Heave and Pitch Response of A SWATH Ship
MS Plan B Paper, December 1977
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), C.L. Bretschneider, G. Wilkins

Pant, Pramod K.
Integral Equation Approach to the Scattering of Waves by a Group of Vertical Cylinders
MS Plan B Paper, August 1977
Committee: G. Venezian (Chair), C.L. Bretschneider, P. Cheng

Thatcher, Herbert V.H.
Rock Bolting in Coral: An Experiment
MS Plan A Thesis, August 1977
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), S. Smith, T. Lee

Watanabe, Ronald K.
The Generation of Small Levels of Electrical Energy from Ocean Waves
MS Plan B Paper, August 1977
Committee: M. St. Denis (Chair), L.H. Seidl, T. Roelofs, F. Munchmeyer, C.L. Bretschneider

Rocheleau, Richard E.
Evaluation of Extreme Wind and Wave Climate in Hawaii with Specific Application to Keahole Point
MS Plan B Paper, August 1977
Committee: C.L. Bretschneider (Chair), F. Munchmeyer, K. Bathen

Tamaye, Elaine E.
A Data Recovery System Featuring as In-Situ Retrievable Instrumental Rig
MS Plan B Paper, August 1977
Committee: K. Bathen (Chair), F. Munchmeyer, C.L. Bretschneider, R. Grace

Phromprasert, Kasem
Improvement of Songkhla Harbor and Some Related Coastal Engineering Problems
MS Plan B Paper, May 1977
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), J. Larsen-Basse, K. Bathen

Endo, Hideichi
Numerical Calculation of Singular Integrals for the Hydrodynamic Mass in Heave of a Cylinder Floating on Water of Finite Depth
MS Plan B Paper, May 1977
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), R. Knapp, M. St. Denis, G. Venezian

Zee, Gabriel T.Y.
Inertia and Drag Coefficients for a Submerged Sphere
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1976
Committee: R.A. Grace (Chair), G. Venezian, L.H. Seidl

Hall, William M.
Investigation of a Mobile Pontoon Breakwater
MS Plan B Paper, December 1976
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), N.N. Nielsen, T.T. Lee, L.H. Seidl

James, Allan L.
Drift Forces on Moored Vessels of Minimum Draft Clearance
MS Plan B Paper, December 1976
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), R. Knapp, M. St. Denis, T. Lee

Petters, Richard A.
Evaluation of an Integral Equation Approach for the Wave Diffraction Potential on Axial Symmetric Shapes
MS Plan B Paper, December 1976
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), G. Venezian, R.A. Grace

Nicinski, Steven A.
An Ocean Experiment: Forces on a Pipe & Stability of Cubic Particles Under Ocean Wave Attack
MS Plan B Paper, December 1976
Committee: R.A. Grace (Chair), G. Venezian, J. Fox

Lau, Nelson K.H.
Acquisition System for Deep Ocean Mining Environmental Baseline Studies
MS Plan B Paper, December 1976
Committee: K. Bathen (Chair), P. Yuen, M. St. Denis

Wybro, Pieter G.
On the Determination of Tsunami Inundation Forces for the State of Hawaii
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1976
Committee: C.L. Bretschneider (Chair), L. Spielvogel, L. Seidl, F. Gerritsen

Nakajima, Toshio
A Study of the Moored Platform “Aquapolis”
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1976
Committee: M. St. Denis (Chair), L. Seidl, A.S. Furumoto, J. Craven, C.L. Bretschneider

Castiel, Joseph
Breaking Wave Forces on Submarine Pipelines
MS Plan B Paper, May 1976
Committee: R.A. Grace (Chair), J. Burgess, C.L. Bretschneider, T. Lee

Ekama, Maarten C.
A Further Evaluation of the Environmental Impact of an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant of the Water Off Keahole Point, Kona, Hawaii
MS Plan B Paper, December 1975
Committee: K. Bathen (Chair), R.A. Grace, C.L. Bretschneider, T. Lee

Hertel, Mark A.
Determination of Design Water Level Over a Reef
MS Plan B Paper, August 1975
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), B. Gallagher, C.L. Bretschneider

Cullison, Geoffrey D.
Stabilization of Ocean Cables
MS Plan B Paper, August 1975
Committee: R.A. Grace (Chair), L.H. Seidl, F. Gerritsen

Scott, Bruce B.
Preliminary Design of an Offshore Breakwater as Protection from Hurricane Wave at Anna Maria Key, Gulf Coast, Florida
MS Plan B Paper, August 1975
Committee: C.L. Bretschneider (Chair), G. Dugan, F. Gerritsen

Cherry, John M.
Land Reclamation Off Sand Island: An Ocean Engineering Analysis
MS Plan B Paper, August 1975
Committee: C.L. Bretschneider (Chair), F. Gerritsen, G. Dugan

Pyles, Troy K.
Preliminary Offshore Breakwater and Littoral By-Passing System Design for the Ventura Marina in California
MS Plan A Thesis, August 1975
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), G. Dugan, C.L. Bretschneider

Wilson, Douglas C.
High Hydrostatic Pressure Curing of Cement Mortar and Mortar and its Application to Concrete Curing
MS Plan B Paper, August 1975
Committee: J. Craven (Chair), F. Gerritsen, M. Manghnani

Merchant, Richard J.
Application of Theoretical Techniques to Computations of Coastal Currents Effecting Proposed Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
MS Plan B Paper, May 1975
Committee: K. Bathen (Chair), G. Dugan, F. Gerritsen, E. Noda

LeGrand, Jacques
On Wave Induced Water Particle Kinematics
MS Plan B Paper, December 1974
Committee: R.A. Grace (Chair), C.L. Bretchneider, L.H. Seidl

Arnold, William J.
Theoretical Developments and Design Criteria for the Parametric Array
MS Plan B Paper, December 1974
Committee: A. Parvulescu (Chair), N.T. Gaarder, J.P. Craven

Wong, Daniel Y.Y.
Behavior of Haleiwa Harbor During Storm of January 7, 1974
MS Plan B Paper, May 1974
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), F. Munchmeyer, T. Lee, J.T. O’Brien

Stearns, Marcus H.
A Review of Submarine Pipeline Burial
MS Plan B Paper, May 1974
Committee: R.A. Grace (Chair), J. Williams, F. Gerritsen

Shin, Yung Sup M.N.
On the Motion of the Semi-Submerged Ship
MS Plan B Paper, May 1974
Committee: G. Venezian (Chair), F. Munchmeyer, L. Seidl, M. St. Denis

Hammerwold, Terry
Beach Cusps
MS Plan B Paper, May 1974
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), R. Tait, T. Lee

Vasanthakumar, Pavagada
Comparative Study of U.S. Ports Administration & Evaluation of the Need for Deep Water Port in U.S.
MS Plan B Paper, December 1973
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), M. Lepine, K. Bathen

Liu, Bokor D.
Design of Fixed Offshore Structures for the Taiwan Area
MS Plan B Paper, December 1973
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), M. St. Denis, M. Go

Fei, James R.
Destroyer Overhaul Repair Planning Pre-Overhaul Test and Inspection Program
MS Plan B Paper, December 1973
Committee: J.P. Craven (Chair), M. St. Denis, J. Larsen-Basse

Ribakoff, Stephen B.
The Use of Acrylics in the Design of Submersibles
MS Plan B Paper, August 1973
Committee: J. Craven (Chair), G. Wilkins, M. St. Denis

Rocheleau, Robert Y.
Measurement of Wave Induced Bottom Particle Kinematics and Comparison with Any Theory Predictions
MS Plan B Paper, May 1973
Committee: J. Williams (Chair), G. Venezian, C.L. Bretschneider

Morimoto, Koji
Feasibility Study of Container Crane Relocation by Offshore Deck Cargo Barge
MS Plan B Paper, May 1973
Committee: G. Venezian (Chair), M. St. Denis, F. Munchmeyer

Fain, Donald Max M.
Theoretical Analysis of Wave Set-up and Resulting Currents on Kewal
MS Plan B Paper, May 1973
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), G. Venezian, B. Gallagher

Yap, Emerson J.
Helium Speech in a Hyperbaric Environment
MS Plan B Paper, December 1972
Committee: A. Parvulescu (Chair), C.L. Bretschneider, J. O’Reilley

Crane, Jerald K.
History of the Marine Structures on Waikiki Beach and Their Effects Upon the Beach
MS Plan B Paper, December 1972
Committee: C.L. Bretschneider (Chair), R. Tait, T. Lee

Kondo Kikuchi, Takeo
Model for Inter-Island Marine Transportation System with Technological Innovation for the State of Hawaii
MS Plan B Paper, December 1972
Committee: J. Craven (Chair), F. Gerritsen, A. Furumoto

Allen, William J.
Sand Mechanics of a Crater-Dredge System
MS Plan B Paper, December 1972
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), J. Evans, R. Tait, C.L. Bretschneider

Smith, James M.
Computerized Structural Design of the SSP
MS Plan B Paper, December 1972
Committee: J. Craven (Chair), G.A. Wilkins, L.H. Seidl

Green, Maurice Jr. D.
Position Control of the Floating City
MS Plan B Paper, August 1972
Committee: J.P. Craven (Chair), G. Venezian, G. Wilkins, J. O’Brien

Hollman, John H.
Side Looking Sonar with Synthetic Aperture
MS Plan B Paper, August 1972
Committee: A. Parvulescu (Chair), J. Burgess, G. Venezian

Sullivan, Scott P.
Circulation Analysis of the Embayment to be Formed by the Reef Runway at Honolulu International Airport
MS Plan B Paper, December 1971
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), R.A. Grace, J. Williams

Nishioka, Roy
Thermal Effluent Distribution in Honolulu Harbor
MS Plan B Paper, December 1971
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), L.H. Seidl, R.A. Grace

Ireland, Richard D.
Literature Survey of Corrosion Fatigue and Related Experimentation with 1018 Steel
MS Plan B Paper, December 1971
Committee: R.A. Grace (Chair), D. Jones, L.H. Seidl

Gremse, Francis J.
Sediment Transport Due to the Interaction of Currents and Waves
MS Plan B Paper, December 1971
Committee: R. Tait (Chair), G. Venezian, F. Gerritsen, T. Lee

Sklarz, Michael A.
A Survey of Some Modern Theories on Turbulence
MS Plan B Paper, August 1971
Committee: M. St. Denis (Chair), F. Gerritsen, R. Tait

Nayak, Upendra B.
The Use of Hydraulic Model for the Study of Circulation Patterns in the Vicinity of Island of Oahu
MS Plan B Paper, May 1971
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), B. Gallagher, G. Venezian

Lundy, Bruce
Dynamics of a Mooring Line Correlation of Computer to Model Results
MS Plan B Paper, December 1970
Committee: L.H. Seidl (Chair), F. Gerritsen, G. Venezian

Levin, James
Field Observation & Theoretical Analy. of Currents on the Inner Reef from Kewalo Channel to Ala Moana Park
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1970
Committee: F. Gerritsen (Chair), T. O’Brien, J. Andrews

Fallon, Anthony R. (Deceased)
Laboratory Studies of a Discontinuous Wave Absorber
MS Plan B Paper, December 1970
Committee: J.A. Williams (Chair), W.M. Adams, E.E. Allmendinger

Rysdyk, Roger F.
Titanium and its Consideration for Use in Ocean Engineering Applications
MS Plan B Paper, August 1970
Committee: A. Parvulescu (Chair), J. Larsen-Badse, L. Seidl

Kern, David E.
A Study of Sand Movement in the Halekulani Sand Channel off Waikiki, Hawaii
MS Plan B Paper, August 1970
Committee: G. Venezian (Chair), R. Moberly, F. Gerritsen

Silveria, William (Bill) A.
A Finite Difference Method for the Solution of Problems in Incompressible Laminar Flow
MS Plan B Paper, May 1970
Committee: G. Venezian (Chair), H. Hamada, M. St. Denis

Lally, David A.
A Proposed Airborne Radiometric Method of Obtaining Wave Data
MS Plan B Paper, May 1970
Committee: M. St. Denis (Chair), R.A. Grace, L.H. Seidl

Koenig, Henry L.
Design of an Ocean Structure for Experiments on Wave Pipeline Interaction
MS Plan B Paper, May 1970
Committee: R.A. Grace (Chair), J. Fox, G. Venezian

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1960s

Cygan, Henry F. Jr.
An Investigation of Harbor Surge at Hilo, Hawaii
MS Plan A Thesis, December 1969
Committee: W.M. Adams (Chair), H.G. Loomis, G.R. Miller, C.L. Bretschneider

Lee, James B.
A Powering Study of the Submersible “KUMUKAHI”
MS Plan B Paper, December 1969
Committee: M. St. Denis (Chair), W. Stuiver, G. Venezian, G. Fahlman

Muller, Justus A.
An Economic Analysis of a Water Transportation System
MS Plan B Paper, December 1969

Walker, James R. (Deceased)
Estimation of Ocean Wave Induced Particle Velocities from the Time History of a Bottom Mounted Pressure Transducer
MS Plan A Thesis, May 1969
Committee: W.M. Adams (Chair), J.A. Williams, G.R. Miller

Luthy, Richard G.
The Extraction of Minerals from Sea Water
MS Plan B Paper, May 1969
Committee: J.C. Burbank (Chair), K.M. Htun, K.E. Chave

Muellenhoff, William P.
Geo-Work-Boat the Preliminary Design of an Ambient Pressure Submersible for Geological Research
MS Plan B Paper, May 1969
Committee: E.E. Allmendinger (Chair), K.J. Roy, M. St. Denis

Soo, Milton Y.H.
Spherical Glass Hull for Deep Submersibles
MS Plan B Paper, December 1968
Committee: K.M. Htun (Chair), C.L. Bretschneider, E.E. Allmendinger, J.A. Williams

Casciano, Frederick M.
Experimental Investigation of Ocean Wave Induced Forces on a Bottom Mounted Sphere
MS Plan A Thesis, August 1968
Committee: R.A. Grace (Chair), J.S. Fox, J.M. Jordaan

Bell, William H.
Tidal Calibration of Oceanographic Models with More than One Ocean Approach
MS Plan B Paper, May 1968
Committee: J.M. Jordaan (Chair), H. Hwang, B. Gallagher

Kartha, Krishna T.D.
A Comparison of Ocean Wave & Microseism Spectra
MS Plan B Paper, May 1968
Committee: J.M. Jordaan (Chair), A.S. Furumoto, J.A. Williams

Padilla, Joseph R.
Some Design Considerations for Submarine Pipelines
MS Plan B Paper, May 1968
Committee: J.M. Jordaan (Chair), C.L. Bretschneider, J. Williams

Dalrymple, Robert A.
Shore Protection Works for Storm Surge
MS Plan B Paper, May 1968
Committee: J. Larsen-Badse (Chair), J. Jordaan, C.L. Bretschneider

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