Wave and Tidal Energy

<p><b><i>A comprehensive text covering all aspects of wave and tidal energy</i></b></p> <p><i>Wave and Tidal Energy</i> provides a comprehensive and self-contained review of the developing marine renewable energy sector, drawing from the latest research and from the experience of device testing. The book has a twofold objective: to provide an overview of wave and tidal energy suitable for newcomers to the field and to serve as a reference text for advanced study and practice.</p> <p>Including detail on key issues such as resource characterisation, wave and tidal technology, power systems, numerical and physical modelling, environmental impact and policy. The book also includes an up-to-date review of developments worldwide and case studies of selected projects.<br /><br />Key features:</p> <ul> <li>A comprehensive and self-contained text covering all aspects of the multidisciplinary fields of wave and tidal energy.</li> <li>Draws upon the latest research in wave and tidal energy and the experience of leading practitioners in numerical and laboratory modelling.</li> <li>Regional developments worldwide are reviewed and representative projects are presented as case studies.</li> </ul> <p><i>Wave and Tidal Energy</i> is an invaluable resource to a wide range of readers, from engineering students to technical managers and policymakers to postgraduate students and researchers.</p>