The numerical modelling of small-scale ocean processes by integrating deterministic and artificial intelligence techniques
Project description
A 3D ocean modelling at small scales is necessary to get correct and timely information of the changes incurring to ocean environment in order to predict the large catastrophic disturbances and take preventive actions to protect the equipment and human life, in particular in the coastal zones of the ocean.
However, high-resolution numerical modelling using the current deterministic approach requires processing of huge amount of data in real-time and put significant stress on computational resources.
For example, the doubling of a 3D model resolution requires a 10-fold increase in computing resources.
Modern artificial intelligence (AI) methods are successfully used in medical research and engineering. The use of AI methods allows combining the benefits of the deterministic approach (solving the equations of motion) and the statistical approach based on the empirical relationship of the model inputs and outputs.
However, despite the great popularity of the AI methods in many fields, there are some obstacles to adapting this to oceanography in a simple or straightforward way.
The aims of this PhD are:
- testing a hypothesis that the AI methods can be used in high-resolution 3D ocean modelling
- development of an advanced processing technique based on AI methods in order to obtain a fast and efficient model of the small-scale ocean processes
- simulation of high-resolution ocean processes using a combination of a 3D deterministic and AI techniques.
Eligibility
Applicants should have (at least) a first or upper second class honours degree in an appropriate subject and preferably a relevant MSc or MRes qualification.
Funding
The studentship is supported for three years and includes full home/EU tuition fees plus a stipend of £14,777 per annum.
The studentship will only fully fund those applicants who are eligible for home/EU fees with relevant qualifications.
Applicants normally required to cover overseas fees will have to cover the difference between the home/EU and the overseas tuition fee rates (approximately £12,285 per annum).
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