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Urban Runoff Water Quality
Experimental investigation by insitu WQ measurements during and after storm events. Modelling using radar rainfall measurements and simple runoff models. Comparison with standard modelling tools (e.g. SWMM). [Contact DDS, CT, GGSP]
Estuary bio-hydrodynamics
Multi-disciplinary research aimed at improving the management of estuaries. Deals with the hydrology and hydrodynamics of estuaries using field measurements and modelling, while collaborating with biologists to understand the biological responses to changes in the physical dynamics.
[Contact DDS, CT]
Ship tracking and cross-currents
Application of digital imaging to track ships in the port entrance channel, deduce cross-currents, and investigate their relationships to wind & waves. Aimed at improved safety for shipping operations. [Contact DDS]
Landfill odour management
Integration of recently developed odour dispersion modelling technology with community-based odour assessment to reduce the nuisance impacts of landfilling operations. [Contact DDS, CT]
Environmental impacts of transporting hazardous materials
Investigating the risks to people and the environment from the transportation of hazardous materials on road/rail networks. Develop accident response systems. [Contact DDS, CSR]
Traffic circle analysis & design
Application of digital imaging to analyse the effects of design parameters on traffic circle functioning. AImed at improving design within the context of local driver behaviour.
[Contact DDS, CSR]
Waste pre-treatment technology
The application of mechanical/biological pre-treatment processes for accelerated stabilization of landfilled waste while minimizing the impacts of emissions. [Contact CT, DDS]
Emissions from hazardous waste landfills
Characterization of the leachate and gaseous emissions from hazardous waste landfill operations in KZN. [Contact CT, DDS]
Biological treatment of hazardous waste leachate
Pilot scale treatment of hazardous leachate in SBRs. [Contact CT]
Flood Forecasting using radar data
Natal rivers are steep and the response of catchments quick. This research will help put in place flood warning facilities which will take advantage of rain measured and forecast by radar
[Contact GGSP]
Using satellites to improve radar rainfall measurement
Weather radars have a relatively small range/window into the weather. This research will use image processing to improve radar rainfield forecasts using METEOSAT rainfall estimation
[Contact GGSP]
CONTACT INFORMATION
GGSP : Prof. G.G. S. Pegram ? pegram@ukzn.ac.za (260 3057) ? Room 210, Centenary
CT : Dr. Cristina Trois ? troisc@ukzn.ac.za (260 3065) ? Room 112, Centenary Bldg
DDS : Prof. Derek Stretch ? stretchd@ukzn.ac.za (260 1064) ? Room 215, Centenary Bldg
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