Publications

Charles Anthony Spell
Coastal/Marine Structures, Ocean Engineer
P.O. Box 405, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Publications & Technical Writing

Journal:
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Spell, C.A., Zhang, J., & Randall, R.E. 1996. Hybrid Wave Model for Unidirectional Irregular Waves - Part II, Comparison with Laboratory Measurements. J. of Applied Ocean Research, 18, 93-110. [link] [link]

Zhang, J., Randall, R.E., & Spell, C.A. 1992. Component Wave Interactions and Irregular Wave Kinematics. J. of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering, ASCE, 118(4), 401-416. [link]

Work Related:
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Spell, C.A., Production of Solar Grade Silicon: A Summary of Current Manufacturers, Spell Consulting, March 2009.

Hydrographic Engineering Evaluation for City of Hallandale Beach Marina, Broward County, Florida, under contract with Paul Lin & Associates (PLA), May 2008.

Hydrographic Engineering Evaluation for Duck Key Marina, Duck Key, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, under contract with PLA, April 2008.

Feasibility Study for the Proposed FEMA Flood Map Revision at Snapper Point, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, under contract with PLA, Jan. 2008.

Hydrographic Engineering Evaluation (WASP model analysis), Legendary Mid Bay Marina, Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida
under contract with PLA, Oct. 2007.

Coastal Engineering Analysis, 10th Street Auditorium, Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, under contract with PLA, May 2007.

Hydrographic Engineering Evaluation, Plantation Point South, Plantation Key, Monroe County, Florida, under contract with PLA, May 2007.

Hydrographic Engineering Evaluation (WASP model analysis) for Key West Harbour Yacht Club, Stock Island, Monroe County, Florida
under contract with PLA, May 2007.

Feasibility for FEMA Flood Map Revision for the Anglers Club at Boca Grande, Placida, Charlotte County, Florida, under contract with PLA, May 2007.

Hydrographic Engineering Evaluation for the The Harborage Club, Seminole River, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
under contract with PLA, March 2007.

Hydrographic Engineering Evaluation for Fiesta Key, Florida Bay, Monroe County, Florida, under contract with PLA, March 2007.

Seawall and Docking Facility Structural Inspection and Assessment, Doubletree – Gallery One, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
under contract with PLA, Nov. 2006.

Coastal Engineering Analysis, Turnberry Harbour, Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida, under contract with PLA, Oct. 2006.

Hydrographic Engineering Evaluation for Marlin Bay, Vaca Key, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, under contract with PLA, Sept. 2006.

Tidal Hydraulic Study, Compass Point, Vaca Key, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, under contract with PLA, July 2006.

Tidal Hydraulic Study, Key Vaca, Florida Bay, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, under contract with PLA, July 2006.

Coastal Engineering Analysis for FDEP 100-Year Storm, Cabana Condominium, Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
under contract with Environmental Development Consultants Corporation (EDC), May 2006.

Tidal Hydraulic Study, La Siesta Resort, Upper Matecumbe Key, Atlantic Ocean, Islamorada, Monroe County, Florida
under contract with PLA, May 2006.

Tidal Hydraulic Study, La Siesta Marina, Upper Matecumbe Key, Florida Bay, Islamorada, Monroe County, Florida
under contract with PLA, May 2006.

Tidal Hydraulic Study, Sapodilla, Vaca Key, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, under contract with PLA, March 2006.

Coastal Engineering Assessment of The Fontainebleau, City of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, under contract with PLA, Jan. 2006.

Basin Hydraulic Study, Lauderdale Marine Center – East Yard, South Fork of the New River, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
under contract with EDC, Sept 2005.

Coastal Engineering Analysis for FDEP 100-Year Storm Event, The Regency Resort & Spa, Hallandale Beach, Broward County, Florida, EDC Corp. July 2005.

Preliminary Coastal Engineering Analysis for the Proposed Sayan Condominium, City of Sunny Isles Beach, Dade County, Florida:
100-Year Wave Crest Elevation and Erosion Extent, EDC Corp. May 2003.

30-Year Erosion Projection Calculation, St. Regis Bal Harbor, Dade County DNR Monument R-30, Bal Harbor, Florida, EDC Corp. April 2005.

Evaluation of FEMA Flood Zones at Brickell Key - Feasibility Report, City of Miami, Dade County, Florida, EDC Corp. March 2004.

USS HOGA YT-146, Mooring Analysis and Structural Calculations, City of Hollywood, Broward County, Florida, EDC Corp. Oct. 2003.

Coastal Engineering Analysis for FDEP 100-Year Storm Event, The Beach Club Condominium, Hallandale Beach, Broward County, Florida, EDC Corp. June 2003.

Coastal Engineering Analysis for the Proposed Ocean Grande Condominium, City of Sunny Isles Beach, Dade County, Florida:
100-Year Wave Crest Elevation and Erosion Extent, EDC Corp. Dec. 2000.

Coastal Engineering Analysis For The Proposed Riviera Club Condominium Project, City Of Hallandale, Broward County, Florida, EDC Corp. Aug. 1999.

Coastal Engineering Evaluation for the Restoration and Monitoring of the Captain Joe Grounding Site, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Monroe County, Florida, EDC Corp. Aug. 1998.

Coastal Engineering Analysis for the Proposed Ocean II Condominium, Sunny Isles, Dade County, Florida, EDC Corp. Apr. 1998.

Village of Key Biscayne Beach Management Plan, Dade County, Florida, Coastal Systems International (CSI), June 1997.

Artificial Reef Stability Analysis: USS Spiegel Grove LSD-32, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, (CSI), April 1997.

Oceanographic Study for the Evaluation of Cruise Ship Mooring Conditions at Mosquito Island, British Virgin Islands, (CSI), April 1996.

Conference:
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Lin, P. C.-P., Sasso, R.H., & Spell, C.A. 1997. Regional Beach Restoration Plan for Three Consecutive Barrier Islands in South Florida. Proc. 1997 National Conference on Beach Preservation Technology, Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association. [link]

Zhang, J., Randall, R.E., Chen, L., Spell, C.A., Longridge, J.K., & Ye, M. 1993. Nonlinear Decomposition of a 2-D Wave Field. Proc. 2nd Int. Symposium on Ocean Wave Measurement and Analysis, 150-164. [link]

Hershberger, D., Spell, C.A., Sultan, N., Ting, F., & Zhang, J. 1993. Bank Erosion at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Coastlines of the Gulf of Mexico, Proc. 8th Symposium on Coastal and Ocean Management, 133-143. [link]

Randall, R.E., Zhang, J., Spell, C.A., & Longridge, J.K. 1992. Recent Wave Kinematics Experimental Studies. Proc. Civil Engineering in the Oceans V, ASCE, 607-621. [link]

Zhang, J., Randall, R.E., Chen, L., Ye, M., & Spell, C.A. 1992. Hybrid Wave-Mode Modeling and Wave Kinematics. Proc. 2nd Int. Offshore and Polar Engineering Conf., ISOPE, 3, 64-69.

Zhang, J., Randall, R.E., & Spell, C.A. 1991. On Wave Kinematics Approximate Methods. Proc. 23rd Annual Offshore Tech. Conf., 231-238. [link]

Academic & Technical Reports:
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Zhang, J., Randall, R.E., Chen, L., Longridge, J.K., Spell, C.A., & Ye, M. 1994. Predictions of Unidirectional Irregular Wave Evolution and Kinematics. COE Report 334, Texas A&M University.

Zhang, J., Ting, F., Hershberger, D., Yu, H., & Spell, C.A. 1993. Wave Energy Assessment for Bank Erosion of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. COE Report 332, Texas A&M University.

Spell, C.A. 1992. Modulation and Kinematics of Mechanically-Generated Short Gravity Waves Riding on Long Waves. M.S. Thesis, Ocean Engineering Program, Civil Engineering Department, Texas A&M University. [link]

Spell, C.A., Farragher, L., & Zhang, J. 1992. Development of an Optical Slope-Measuring Device for the Study of Water Waves. Report 2/92-A26100, Offshore Technology Research Center, Texas A&M University. [link] [link] [link]

Spell, C.A. & Zhang, J. 1990. An Experimental Study of a Parabolic Wave Absorber. COE Report 318, Texas A&M University.