... majorhurricanes have occurred in the Gulf of Mexico: Ivan (2004), Katrina (2005), Rita (2005), and Ike (2008). The platform has been analyzed using hindcasts for several of these storms. Thework for Rita is complete and of some interest, and so it is presented in thispaper. Rita was one of the most intense...

... to the depth: 500, 750, 1000, and 1500. bathymetry water depth sigsbee escarpment time series central gulf return period weibull fit hurricane inertial current lce katrina upstream oil & gas bottom intensification rita cooper multilay offshore technology conference OTC 21239...

... Abstract A number of hurricanes have passed through the Gulf of Mexico resulting in MODUs parting moorings or collapsing, but none have come close to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita which came through the Gulf of Mexico in August and September 2005. 20 semi-submersible...

... sea states. The measured responses are compared to hindcast predictions. Predictions are also made to potential environments using a post Rita hindcast, which exceeds the wave environment used in the original design. Real data from extreme storms is very rare. When the actual response can be captured...

... period hurricane season mexico rita strength sept 2005 statistics probability diagram upstream oil & gas modu central zone katrina consequence pollution OTC 20143 MODU Risk- MODU Mooring Comparative Risk Assessment John J Stiff, ABSG Consulting Copyright 2009, Offshore Technology...

... Abstract The evolution of the response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita of sea state, ocean currents and water level in the northern Gulf of Mexico (GOM) is prescribed through the application of advanced numerical ocean response hindcast models. The wave hindcast utilizes a third-generation...

... Abstract Hurricanes Ivan, Katrina and Rita passed through over 3,000 platforms in the Gulf of Mexico during 2004 and 2005. While most structures performed adequately, 123 were destroyed and over 183 had major above and or below water damage. There was no life loss and no significant pollution...

... proceedings offshore technology conference mexico rita hurricane ivan hurricane katrina upstream oil & gas mooring system disruption platform Copyright 2007, Offshore Technology Conference This paper was prepared for presentation at the 2007 Offshore Technology Conference held in Houston...

... Abstract In the past two years, Hurricanes Ivan, Katrina and Rita carrened through the Gulf of Mexico and impacted the offshore oil facilities to an extent never before seen. These storms, three of the more severe storms in the past century, caused varying amounts of damage to offshore...

... Hurricanes Ivan, Katrina, and Rita: Phenomenal Activity or Signs of Things To Come? C. Hebert, ImpactWeather Inc. 2 OTC 18415 Hurricane Dennis became the strongest hurricane ever to move into the Gulf during the month of July with winds up to 155 mph. Fortunately, Dennis was a relatively small hurricane...

...., fax 01-972-952-9435. Abstract The 2005 hurricane season will be forever remembered for the destruction delivered upon the Gulf of Mexico region. The one-two punch from Katrina and Rita battered eastern Texas to western Florida, causing massive damage and changed the course of life for millions. Due...