Exploitable results Exploitable results – Development of model tools for optimisation of seaweed and mussel farms Result descriptionTool that allows the identification of areas for cost efficient macroalgal (seaweed) and mussel production, based on a combination of hydrodynamic and ecosystem modelling. Based on existing MIKE 3 model, this tool has a particular focus on nutrient availability. Result type* exploitable scientific result Link to resulthttp://www.mermaidproject.eu/sharepoint/Documents/Deliverables/D4.2-Sites-for-seaweed---PU/ References Exploitable results – Development of a model tool to provide a decision basis for planners, managers and marine aquaculture producers to select the most optimal location for a new production site with respect to waterborne transmission risk Result descriptionAs aquaculture development moves into offshore waters, strong currents can be seen as a two-edged sword for fish farms; on one hand promoting oxgen input and waste dispersion, whilst on the other hand potentially being a vector that increases spread of disease to neighbouring farms. This model builds on existing models to examine the beneficial effects of current speed on dispersal and dilution of waste from marine fish farms and the impact of high currents on the risk of promoting the spread of pathogens from one farm to another. Result type* software/modelling tools Link to resulthttp://www.mermaidproject.eu/sharepoint/Documents/Deliverables/D4.5-Fish-farming-oppurtunities/ References Exploitable results – Field measurements of offshore fish cages Result descriptionWeights and measurements of fish cages to be co-located with offshore wind farms. Result type* exploitable scientific result Link to resulthttp://www.mermaidproject.eu/sharepoint/Documents/Deliverables/D6.2-Multi-Use-Platforms-(MUP)-Business-Case---PU/ References Exploitable results – Development of a numerical model to simulate wave propagation around marine infrastructures Result descriptionA 2D and 3D numerical model has been developed through MERMAID to incorporate both poro-elastic and poro-elastoplastic soil constitution into an existing model that measures wave propagation around marine infrastructures, as well as the evaluation of the seabed response (including pore pressure and effective stresses; liquefaction etc.) under dynamic loading. In this project, the model has been further applied to more complicated configurations of marine infrastructures, for example, the Seed Mussel Capture Devices in Wadden Sea. Result type* software/modelling tools Link to resulthttp://www.mermaidproject.eu/sharepoint/Documents/Deliverables/D5.4-Guidelines-for-seabed-support-structure-interaction/ References Exploitable results – Comprehensive review of offshore energy converters and their integration in multiuse offshore platforms Result descriptionComprehensive review of offshore energy converters and their integration in multiuse offshore platforms. Result type* exploitable scientific result Link to resulthttp://www.mermaidproject.eu/sharepoint/view/Documents/Deliverables/D3.3-Report-on-energy-concerters---PU/ References Exploitable results – Environmental impact assessment guideline for a multi-use offshore platform Result descriptionSet of guidelines detailing the best practice methods for the assessment of potential environmental impacts of MUPs. Result type* guidelines/standards Link to result References Exploitable results – Development of a scientific model of spreading processes related to installation and operation of multi-use platformss Result descriptionWhen developing innovative designs for an offshore multi-use platform the interaction between the platform and environment needs to be carefully analysed for reasons of design, environmental impact, and assessment of the potential for incorporating multiple functionality. Tools have been developed to assess the interaction of both the installation and operational phases of multi-use platforms (MUPs) with currents, waves, structure and subsoil. Result type* exploitable scientific result Link to resulthttp://www.mermaidproject.eu/sharepoint/Documents/Deliverables/D5.3-Interaction-between-currents-wave-structure-and-subsoil/ References Exploitable results – Set of guidelines and recommendations has been developed for future project developers on the set up of a participatory design process for MUPs involving various private and public stakeholders (e.g. business and investors, policy makers) Result descriptionThe participatory design process interacted with the conceptual, technical and operational designs carried out in previos MERMAID project work, to lead to actual innovative design concepts for multi-use platforms. Advice is provided to MUP developers to facilitate future processes of development and implementation of offshore MUPs Result type* guidelines/standards Link to resulthttp://www.mermaidproject.eu/sharepoint/Documents/Deliverables/D2.5-Guidelines-for-project-developers-and-policy-makers---DLO-+-CUT/ References Exploitable results – Methodology for Integrated Socio-Economic Assessment of Offshore Platforms Result descriptionA methodology for integrated socio-economic assessment of the viability and sustainability of different designs of MUOPs. It allows identification, valuation and assessment of: the potential range of impacts of a number of feasible designs of MUOP investments, and the likely responses of those impacted by the investment project. Result type* guidelines/standards Link to resulthttp://wpa.deos.aueb.gr/docs/Koundourietal(2012).pdf References Searching for OpenAIRE data... There was an error trying to search data from OpenAIRE No results available
