[HTML][HTML] Rip current types, circulation and hazard
Rip currents are narrow and concentrated seaward-directed flows that extend from close to
the shoreline, through the surf zone, and varying distances beyond. Rip currents are …
the shoreline, through the surf zone, and varying distances beyond. Rip currents are …
The potential of 360-degree virtual reality videos to teach water-safety skills to children
P Araiza-Alba, T Keane, B Matthews, K Simpson… - Computers & …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study investigated the potential of Virtual Reality (VR), using 360-degree (360°) videos,
as a tool to teach children about water-safety skills. Children (n= 182) aged 10–12 years …
as a tool to teach children about water-safety skills. Children (n= 182) aged 10–12 years …
The psychology of beach users: importance of confirmation bias, action, and intention to improving rip current safety
The rip current hazard on beaches is a global public health issue. While physical controls on
rip current formation and flow behavior are relatively well understood, there has been a …
rip current formation and flow behavior are relatively well understood, there has been a …
Morphodynamics of wave-dominated beaches
B Castelle, G Masselink - Cambridge Prisms: Coastal Futures, 2023 - cambridge.org
Wave-dominated sandy beaches are highly valued by societies and are amongst the world's
most energetic and dynamic environments. On wave-dominated beaches with unlimited …
most energetic and dynamic environments. On wave-dominated beaches with unlimited …
Automated rip current detection with region based convolutional neural networks
This paper presents a machine learning approach for the automatic identification of rip
currents with breaking waves. Rip currents are dangerous fast moving currents of water that …
currents with breaking waves. Rip currents are dangerous fast moving currents of water that …
[HTML][HTML] Dying to help: Fatal bystander rescues in Australian coastal environments
Bystanders who drown during a rescue attempt in aquatic waterways are becoming an
increasingly important issue within drowning prevention. In the Australian context, the …
increasingly important issue within drowning prevention. In the Australian context, the …
The rip current hazard in Costa Rica
I Arozarena, C Houser, AG Echeverria, C Brannstrom - Natural Hazards, 2015 - Springer
Deaths from rip currents are a major hazard on global beaches, but few data are available at
a national scale to support the development of appropriate intervention programs. Analysis …
a national scale to support the development of appropriate intervention programs. Analysis …
Risky business: a 15-year analysis of fatal coastal drowning of young male adults in Australia
JC Lawes, A Ellis, S Daw, L Strasiotto - Injury prevention, 2021 - injuryprevention.bmj.com
Introduction Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death, especially for males. In
Australian coastal waters, young male adults account for 25% of the burden of male …
Australian coastal waters, young male adults account for 25% of the burden of male …
[HTML][HTML] Mortality trends and the impact of exposure on Australian coastal drowning deaths, 2004–2021
Objective The aim of this study is to characterise Australian coastal drowning trends and
evaluate impact of exposure on drowning risk. Methods Descriptive epidemiological …
evaluate impact of exposure on drowning risk. Methods Descriptive epidemiological …
“You can't see them from sitting here”: Evaluating beach user understanding of a rip current warning sign
Rip current warning signs complement lifeguards and flags on many beaches globally to
alert beach users to the danger of rip currents and to inform beach users about how to …
alert beach users to the danger of rip currents and to inform beach users about how to …