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Description de poste

25-214 Study of 3D Rogue Waves using CFOSAT and SWOT Data

• Oceanography

Mission

The thesis topic focuses on the study of rogue waves, which are sudden, giant waves emerging in the midst of rough seas before rapidly disappearing. These oceanic waves occur both in deep water and in coastal areas. This study will specifically address extreme waves in water of arbitrary depth, beginning with deep water. These waves pose a real danger to navigation and have a significant impact on human activities, leading to fatalities, injuries, and substantial damage to ships and platforms.

This thesis provides an opportunity to utilize the directional spectra of ocean waves provided by the Chinese-French Oceanic SATellite (CFOSAT), as well as the surface elevations observed by the SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) satellite, to enhance our understanding of the formation of three-dimensional rogue waves due to the presence of crossing seas and, ultimately, to propose a rogue wave indicator based on CFOSAT and SWOT data.

IRPHE is developing a collaboration with CNES, Météo-France, MIO (Toulon), and LJAD (Nice) on the subject, and is considering expanding this partnership with CMA CGM for practical applications, such as integrating this indicator on container ships.

Application Process

For more information about the topics and the co-financial partner, prepare a resume, a recent transcript, and a reference letter from your M2 supervisor or engineering school director. You will be ready to apply online before March 14th, 2025, Midnight Paris time!