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PhD in Marine Cybernetics within Ice Management for Actic Offshore operations IVT 42/16

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Safe and robust marine operations in the Arctic have been a focus during many research projects lately. The NTNU Centre of Research-based Innovation for Sustainable Arctic Marine and Costal Technology (CRI SAMCoT) is studying methods for designing and executing so-called Ice Management Operations where typically 1-3 icebreakers are utilized to protect an offshore structure from loads caused by drifting icebergs and sea-ice.

 

The primary goal of this research activity is to establish methods, technology, and a design philosophy that ensures sufficient safety and acceptable risk reduction for operation of floating structures in Arctic waters with presence of sea-ice and icebergs. Herein are included effects of the use of ice management means such as icebreakers, iceberg towing vessels, structure disconnection and reconnection capabilities, and a sophisticated ice surveillance system for online situational awareness of the ice management process.

The objectives of this PhD study are to analyse and develop methods and technology for optimal icebreaker deployment, coordination, and efficacy in ice management operations.

 

An important aspect of the research centre SFI SAMCoT is to bring researchers focusing on ice mechanics, hydrodynamics, structural integrity, propulsion and onboard ship systems, and control and monitoring systems, together with industrial experts on Arctic offshore operations, ice management operations, and ship systems. A common high-fidelity simulation platform is used on a daily basis for learning and understanding physical phenomena and testing new methods. This is mixed with experimental activities and important field campaigns to align theoretical models and methods with real-world observations and best practice.

 

A PhD fellowship for a funding period of 3 years is available on the topic: "Optimal icebreaker deployment and coordination for effective ice management tactics".

 

This PhD project will investigate characterization of managed ice as produced by an icebreaker, and methods for monitoring and estimating the state of managed ice. The project will further study hypotheses for icebreaker deployments and icebreaker patterns based on high-fidelity simulations, guidance and control strategies for deployment of icebreakers for different ice conditions, and how to formulate optimization problems to minimize loads on the protected vessel. The work will involve mathematical modeling, development of state estimator and optimal guidance algorithms, and field observations and experimental research.

For further information please contact Professor Roger Skjetne, tlp.: +47 92813672, e-mail: roger.skjetne (at) ntnu.no

 

The candidates should possess a MSc in control engineering, marine control systems, or equivalent from a reputable university. Additional skills within Arctic technology and operations, ice mechanics, hydrodynamics, nonlinear and optimal control, and mathematical analysis should be emphasized. It is expected that the candidate shows an interest for participating on Arctic field campaigns and experimental activities, including instrumentation and HW/SW implementation of experimental systems for laboratory testing. Fluency in English and good programming skills are essential for the position.

 

Successful candidates will be required to work in the Department of Marine Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Personal qualifications, theoretical abilities, and hands-on experience

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelig

Arbeidsgiver adresse: 7491 TRONDHEIM

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Sør-Trøndelag

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

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