MSc Assignment: Dredge plumes in quiet water

Job Description Context of the assignment Turbidity plumes created by dredging operations can cause impact on sensitive receivers such as coral reefs, sea grass or cooling water intakes.

That is why regulators set turbidity limits around dredging works.

If you can predict where the plume will travel, at what intensity, and when, you can plan the operation to stay within limits while keeping the project running.

Good plume forecasting is essential for an optimal balance between environmental pro…