GEO 01 - Site & Survey Data Fundamentals for Offshore Wind
Learn about site survey planning, execution and reporting, relevant for foundations, substations, and subsea cables.
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Topic: Site & Survey Data Fundamentals for Offshore Wind
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Estimated study time: 3-5 hours of self-paced studies - To be completed in 13 weeks from enrolment.
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Price: € 249,00 ex. VAT*
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Language: English
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Instructors:
Lone Klinkby - Market Director, COWI
Thore Sortemos - Senior Project Manager, COWI
Anders Lykke Mikalski - Senior Geophysical Specialist, COWI
Kasper Glitrup - Geotechnical Engineer, COWI
Louise Sandberg Sørensen - Geophysical Specialist, COWI
Silja Lønborg Christensen - Geophysicist, COWI -
* VAT is subject to student and/or client's country of origin. VAT exemptions may apply.
Course curriculum
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Please Take a Few Minutes to Answer the Following Questions
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Introduction
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The Site Survey
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Site Investigation Timeline
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Desktop Studies
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The Stakeholders
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Preparations for & Planning of Site Investigations
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Basic Scoping & Execution of Surveys
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Vessel, Crew & Positioning
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Test Your Knowledge
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Conclusion
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Introduction
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Seabed Surface
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Seabed Subsurface
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Survey Planning
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Deliverables
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Test Your Knowledge
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Conclusion
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Introduction
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Scoping & Planning Offshore Investigations
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Offshore Operations
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Cone Penetration Testing
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Drilling & Sampling
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Other Techniques
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Laboratory Testing
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Reporting
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Test Your Knowledge
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Conclusion
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Introduction
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Simple- & Integrated Ground Models
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Components of an Integrated Ground Model
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Purpose of the Geotechnical Interpretive Report (GIR)
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GIR for Foundation Design
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GIR for Subsea Cables
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Test Your Knowledge
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Conclusion
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About this course
- 46 lessons
Here's what our alumni say
about the course
No matter your role, understanding the ground you're building on is essential, and this course lays that groundwork perfectly.
Even with +10 years as a geologist, moving from onshore site investigations to offshore wind presented a steep learning curve. The Site & Survey Data Fundamentals course served as an excellent resource to help me bridge that gap. While I had the foundational knowledge, this course was crucial in contextualizing it for the unique demands of offshore wind farm development. The most valuable takeaway was understanding the specific structure and organization of offshore site investigations, which is a world apart from onshore projects. The course is engaging, packed with great visuals and real-world examples. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone starting their journey in the offshore wind industry – no matter your role, understanding the ground you're building on is essential, and this course lays that groundwork perfectly.
Understanding how site investigation data directly influences foundation design and submarine cable routing decisions
Understanding how site investigation data directly influences foundation design and submarine cable routing decisions clarified how different disciplines must collaborate in offshore wind development. I particularly appreciated the course's comprehensive managerial overview spanning multiple disciplines - this broad perspective is invaluable for understanding how early technical decisions impact the entire project lifecycle. This course has broadened my technical vocabulary and understanding of offshore wind site characterisation, improving my ability to interpret geophysical reports and understand the operational constraints of different survey equipment, which is invaluable when working on multidisciplinary offshore projects. I'd particularly recommend it to junior managers starting their careers or transitioning from other sectors, as well as experienced offshore professionals seeking to understand how site investigation data drives critical design decisions.
The GEO01 course is for you if you can say yes to at least one of the following...
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I am a technical graduate who wants to start a career within Offshore Wind.
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I am a technical professional, who wants to refresh my technical and theoretical knowledge.
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I am a manager, who wants to understand the basics of site surveys .
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I have been in similar roles in the oil and gas industry.
About the GEO01 course
Site survey play a vital role in the development of an offshore wind farm. These surveys provide a detailed understanding of the seabed conditions, which is crucial for the design and construction of both cables and foundations for wind turbines and substations.
The geophysical- and geotechnical site surveys will identify underwater obstacles, wrecks, and potential hazards such as boulder and shallow gas that could impact the installation and operation of the wind farm.
Understanding these features is critical for safe navigation of vessels during construction and maintenance. By analysing the geological features of the site, including soil and rock composition and sediment layering, engineers can determine cable routes and the most suitable foundation types and construction methods.This knowledge helps mitigate risks associated with soil stability, such as subsidence or liquefaction, and ensures the structural integrity and longevity of the wind turbines and cables.
In summary, a well-executed geophysical and geotechnical site survey campaign is critical for reducing risks, optimising design and operations, and ensuring the success and sustainability of offshore wind projects.
What can you expect from this course?
The module is broken down into 4 chapters, each consisting of 6-9 individual lessons followed by questionnaires to test the student knowledge. Each chapter will include visuals of equipment, data examples and exercises focussed on student engagement.
While the module is developed in the context of site surveying for offshore wind installations, the survey techniques discussed are also frequently used for other types of marine infrastructure projects, such as bridges or harbour developments and mapping of aggregates in the marine environment.
All chapters are designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the subjects discussed and the practical aspects of site survey planning, sensors and equipment and reporting, while not diving into the theoretical aspects or technical background, as this will be subjects for more specialised modules.
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to understand the basic principles of scoping a site survey campaign, why and when specific geophysical sensors or geotechnical equipment is used, and how the acquired data is processed, reported and used in the design process.
What is included in the course
High Quality Video lessons
FIRST-RATE SUPPORTING VISUALS
Case Studies
Downloadable Resource & Glossary
Certificate of Completion
Student Community
The Course Broadly Covers
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Learning Goals
SITE INVESTIGATIONS UNDERSTANDING
Develop an understanding of the methods and applications of geotechnical and geophysical surveys, understanding when and why each method is used.
DATA INTEGRATION AND ANALYSIS
Learn how geotechnical and geophysical data interplay and are integrated, linking it to environmental data to make informed decisions about site suitability and design.
DESIGN BASIS CONTRIBUTION
Gain the ability to understand the development of ground models and Geotechnical Interpretive Reports (GIRs) that feed into the design basis of offshore wind projects.
Your instructors are not just passing on material from textbooks,
they are sharing their first-hand practical knowledge.
Senior Instructor | RECOA
Market Director | COWI
Area of Expertise:
Energy and geoscience projects.
Senior Instructor | RECOA
Senior Project Manager | COWI
Area of Expertise:
Geological, technical, and economic risk.
Senior Instructor | RECOA
Senior Geophysical Specialist | COWI
Area of Expertise:
Geological, technical, and economic risk.
Senior Instructor | RECOA
Geotechnical Engineer | COWI
Area of Expertise:
Geotechnical site investigations.
Senior Instructor | RECOA
Geophysical Specialist | COWI
Area of Expertise:
Acquisition, management and QC.
Senior Instructor | RECOA
Geophysicist | COWI
Area of Expertise:
Modelling, computation methods, and inversion.
About our Academy Partner
COWI is a global consulting group headquartered in Denmark with 7,500 employees with a strong presence in Scandinavia, the UK and North America, and activities in more than 35 countries. The range of services covers engineering, architecture, renewable energy, environmental services, and customer support in achieving their sustainability goals.
COWI offers services through the entire project development phase for offshore wind globally. This includes site assessments and feasibility studies, metocean studies, geotechnical- and geophysical site investigations and reporting, design and engineering of foundations and substations, onshore civils & electrical, owner’s engineering, procurement, and construction.
To learn more visit www.cowi.com
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