Category: Studies
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Svalbard Weather Information: Building a Trip-Planning Tool for the Arctic
During my internship at the University Center in Svalbard (UNIS), I had the opportunity to develop the IWIN (Isfjorden Weather Information Network), a project focused on building and maintaining a network of weather stations in the Arctic. Building on this experience, I started to develop in the summer 2024 the Svalbard Weather Information (SWI) platform…
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Aerodynamic forcing of the fore-aft bending of a wind turbine due to turbulence
This project, conducted within the framework of the Chaire EOLE with educational input from Siemens Gamesa, explores the dynamic interaction between wind turbulence and wind turbine structures, particularly focusing on the fore-aft bending due to aerodynamic forces. This research examines how wind turbulence affects turbine stability and longevity, using computational simulations and theoretical models to…
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R2D2 – Solar renewable energy development in Svalbard
The R2D2 project, a core part of Arthur Garreau’s PhD research at the Arctic Technology Department, was conducted in collaboration with UNIS. During my internship, I contributed to this initiative, which focuses on adapting solar energy systems to the extreme Arctic environment of Svalbard and addressing renewable energy challenges in high-latitude regions. Context As Longyearbyen…
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Real time visualization of the data from an onboard weather station
During my intership with the University Center in Svalbard (UNIS), I got to work on the IWIN project to prepare the automatic weather station (AWS) for their deployment on the different boats together with Lukas Frank and Marius Jonassen. For the season 2024, the UNIS boat Hanna Resvoll has received a weather station and I…
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Exploring Hydrographic Patterns and Circulation in the Isfjorden Trough
This report, part of the 2023 AGF214 field report, investigates hydrographic patterns and water circulation in the Isfjorden Trough, Spitsbergen, using data collected in September 2023 by the research vessel Helmer Hanssen under the guidance of the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS). This study, conducted in collaboration with Amanda Skogjordet, focuses on understanding how Atlantic…
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Solar Radiation for Renewable Energy Production at Kapp Linné
Within the Polar Meteorology and Climate course at the University Center in Svalbard (UNIS) I got to work with Mathilde Bøkevoll, Laura Kruizenga and Vårin Følling Sørensen under the supervision of Arthur Garreau on the renewable energy at Kapp Linné based on our field work week at the beginning of September 2023. This project brought…
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Finite elements project : Study of an industrial frame
During my first exchange semester at the University of Stavanger, I got to study more in detail the finite elements methods. As part of that course, we got to practice with a project with the aim to study the frame of an industrial building with an extreme loads case (high velocity wind, snow, and weight…
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Arctic Ground Penetrating Radar Survey
Picture : Gunnhild Næss In this project, I used Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to investigate subsurface structures at a 2018 landslide site in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. The survey aimed to support predictive models for natural disasters, such as landslides, by mapping sedimentary layers and potential bedrock features. Conducting the study in steep, rocky terrain presented physical…
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Building a person following robot
Together with Thaïs Le Gallic and Héloïse Lecocq we designed a robot with the aim of following a person during a party with a glass. This project was part of the study program of the Mechanical Engineering department of the engineering school INSA Rouen Normandie. Our supervisors during this project were Frederic MARSEILLE and David…
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Amplitude-Division Interferometers: Fabry-Pérot, Michelson, Mach-Zehnder…
As part of the curriculum at INSA Rouen Normandie, I contributed to a hands-on project focused on amplitude-division interferometers, including the Fabry-Pérot, Michelson, and Mach-Zehnder systems. Under the guidance of Dr. David Honoré, our team investigated the theoretical foundations and practical applications of these optical instruments, which are pivotal in fields like spectroscopy, telecommunications, and…