Description
The acoustical energy generated by impact pile driving creates Scholte waves which propagate along the water-seafloor. The objective of this study was to develop an understanding of Scholte wave particle motion produced during impact pile driving by conducting a transient finite element analysis using COMSOL Multiphysics (https://www.comsol.com/). The results from modeling an ideal scenario vs. a real-world environment provide insight into the potential for Scholte wave particle motion to impact benthic species in the vicinity pile driving activities.
Award Amount
USD: $500,000
Funding
Type
award
Funder
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Environmental Studies Program
Funder ID
https://doi.org/10.13039/100012475
Award Dates
2022-09-07 → 2024-12-31
Award Number
M22AC00006
DOI / Resource
Field Xml File
100409.xml
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