The integration of wave energy converters with offshore wind foundations offers a potential route to improving the utilization of offshore renewable energy infrastructure. This study numerically investigates the power-load characteristics of fixed oscillating water column (OWC) chambers intended for potential installation near offshore wind jacket foundations. A preliminary jacket comparison is first used to delimit the scope,...

The theta-aurora, an auroral feature bridging the nightside and dayside auroral oval under a northward interplanetary magnetic field (IMF), is closely linked to the energetic plasma evolving within the magnetosphere. While existing views emphasize that energetic plasma resides on closed field lines, the mechanism by which it is accelerated and precipitates on open field lines to form the theta aurora remains poorly understood....

Offshore monopile foundations endure complex loads during service. They bear vertical loads from the superstructure’s self-weight and lateral cyclic loads (e.g., wind, waves), while near-coastal seabeds are usually sloped. To resolve these issues, model pile tests under combined vertical and lateral cyclic loads were carried out to study how slope angle and vertical load affect monopile deformation. A numerical model was valid...

Temperature is well known as the major environmental factor that influences survival and growth of fish, which are poikilothermic animals. However, it is still unclear about the mechanism that underscores thermal-controlled fish physiology, especially nutritional utilization and metabolism, which are vitally important in aquaculture. In the present study, juvenile turbot was force-fed with amino acid mixture and its postprandi...