Maria Fernandes

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Qualitas Instruments

Maria Fernandes


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EDUCATION

04/2022 PhD Degree Geology
Science College Lisbon University, Portugal. Title: Sedimentary dynamics in the Estremadura Spur Continental Shelf.

07/2008 Master Degree in Marine Geology
Master Degree in Marine Geology, Science College Lisbon University. Title: Sedimentary cover of the Portuguese Continental shelf, between Nazaré Canyon and Ericeira.

10/2003 Degree in Environmental and Applied Geology
Degree in Environmental and Applied Geology by the Science College Lisbon University.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Geology, Oceanography, Environmental Science
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Scopus Publications

259

Scholar Citations

8

Scholar h-index

8

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Progress in Compact HF Radar Measurement of Bimodal Ocean Wave Parameters
    Belinda Lipa, Maeve Daugharty, Marcel Losekoot, Maria Fernandes
    Remote Sensing, 2022
    We describe an extension of methods used for the derivation of wave information from compact high frequency radar systems and give examples of observations which are compared to measurements from wave buoys close to the radar coverage area. Previous methods were based on the application of the Pierson–Moskowitz wave energy model in the analysis of radar spectra. We describe the extension of the methods to apply a bimodal ocean wave spectral model which includes two different spectra covering different wave frequencies, e.g., from swell and wind-waves. Results are presented from data sets obtained from radar stations located in the USA and Portugal.
  • Coastal high-frequency radars in the Mediterranean - Part 2: Applications in support of science priorities and societal needs
    Emma Reyes, Eva Aguiar, Michele Bendoni, Maristella Berta, Carlo Brandini, et al.
    Ocean Science, 2022
    The Mediterranean Sea is a prominent climate-change hot spot, with many socioeconomically vital coastal areas being the most vulnerable targets for maritime safety, diverse met-ocean hazards and marine pollution. Providing an unprecedented spatial and temporal resolution at wide coastal areas, high-frequency radars (HFRs) have been steadily gaining recognition as an effective land-based remote sensing technology for continuous monitoring of the surface circulation, increasingly waves and occasionally winds. HFR measurements have boosted the thorough scientific knowledge of coastal processes, also fostering a broad range of applications, which has promoted their integration in coastal ocean observing systems worldwide, with more than half of the European sites located in the Mediterranean coastal areas. In this work, we present a review of existing HFR data multidisciplinary science-based applications in the Mediterranean Sea, primarily focused on meeting end-user and science-driven requirements, addressing regional challenges in three main topics: (i) maritime safety, (ii) extreme hazards and (iii) environmental transport process. Additionally, the HFR observing and monitoring regional capabilities in the Mediterranean coastal areas required to underpin the underlying science and the further development of applications are also analyzed. The outcome of this assessment has allowed us to provide a set of recommendations for future improvement prospects to maximize the contribution to extending science-based HFR products into societally relevant downstream services to support blue growth in the Mediterranean coastal areas, helping to meet the UN's Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the EU's Green Deal goals.
  • On the Performance of High Frequency Radar in the Western Mediterranean During the Record-Breaking Storm Gloria
    Pablo Lorente, Jue Lin-Ye, Manuel García-León, Emma Reyes, Maria Fernandes, et al.
    Frontiers in Marine Science, 2021
    Storm Gloria (January 19–24, 2020) hit the NW Mediterranean Sea with heavy rainfall, strong easterly winds, and very high waves, causing structural damages and 13 fatalities. The low-lying Ebro Delta (ED) region was severely inundated, ruining rice fields and seaside promenades. A variety of Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service (CMEMS) modeling and observational products were jointly used to examine the fingerprint of Gloria and the response of the upper oceanic layer. According to the results, Gloria can be interpreted as a high-impact once-in-a-decade metocean event where various historical records were beaten. The 99th percentile of several parameters (wind speed, significant wave height, wave period, and surface current velocity), derived from long-term observational time series, was persistently exceeded. The atmospheric surge, albeit not negligible, exerted a secondary role in ED. The ability of a high-frequency radar deployed in this region (HFR-ED) to characterize the striking features of the storm was quantified from both waves and circulation aspects. Consistent radar current observations were subsequently compared against the 5-day-ahead forecast of CMEMS Iberia-Biscay-Ireland (IBI) regional ocean model to determine, from an Eulerian perspective, the strengths and shortcomings in its predictive capabilities. Time-averaged maps of surface circulation, superimposed with fields of Instantaneous Rate of Separation (IROS), were derived to resolve flow features and identify areas of elevated particles dispersion, respectively. The mean and P99 values of IROS almost doubled the historical statistics in the vicinity of the northern Ebro hemidelta. Although IBI predicted moderately well basic features of the storm-induced circulation, results suggests that coastal transport processes, likely modulated by wave-current interactions, were not fully captured. Furthermore, current estimations from other two radar systems, overlooking immediate choke points like the Ibiza Channel and the Strait of Gibraltar, evidenced Gloria’s remote-effect in the anomalous circulation patterns observed, that altered the usual water exchanges between adjacent sub-basins. Finally, three-dimensional outcomes from IBI were used to elucidate the impact of this moving storm at different depth levels. Data analyses illustrated that Gloria caused a large increase in kinetic energy and a significant deepening of the mixed layer depth.
  • Brahan project high frequency radar ocean measurements: Currents, winds, waves and their interactions
    Belinda Lipa, Donald Barrick, Andres Alonso-Martirena, Maria Fernandes, Maria Ferrer, et al.
    Remote Sensing, 2014
    We describe radar measurements of waves, currents and winds made on the coast of northern Scotland during two 2013/14 winter storms, giving methods, results and interpretation. Wave parameters (height, period, direction and short-wave/wind direction) were derived and compared with measurements made by a neighboring buoy and local weather stations. Wind direction and current velocity maps were produced and the interactions of winds and currents discussed. Significant oscillations in wave parameters were observed, which appear to be due to forcing by tidal current velocity variations. The oscillations in waveheight are explained using hydrodynamic analysis and derived amplitudes are compared with radar measurements.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Progress in compact hf radar measurement of bimodal ocean wave parameters
    B Lipa, M Daugharty, M Losekoot, M Fernandes
    Remote Sensing 14 (11), 2631 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • On the performance of high frequency radar in the western Mediterranean during the record-breaking storm gloria
    P Lorente, J Lin-Ye, M García-León, E Reyes, M Fernandes, MG Sotillo, ...
    Frontiers in Marine Science 8, 645762 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 37
  • Sedimentary dynamics in the Estremadura Spur continental shelf
    MJF Balsinha
    PQDT-Global , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 1
  • Extreme wave height events in Algarve (Portugal): Comparison between HF radar systems and wave buoys
    M Fernandes, C Fernandes, T Barroqueiro, P Agostinho, N Martins, ...
    Proceedings of the 5th Jornadas Engenharia Hidrográfica, Lisboa, Portugal, 19-21 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 11
  • Developments in compact HF-radar ocean wave measurement
    B Lipa, M Daugharty, M Fernandes, D Barrick, A Alonso-Martirena, ...
    Advances in sensors: Reviews 5, 469-495 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 16
  • Improved Model for Wave Extraction from Compact HF Coastal Radars
    D Barrick, B Lipa, M Fernandes, A Alonso-Martirena
    AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts 2016, OS11C-04 , 2016
    2016
  • Recent technical innovations around HF radar technology and steps towards integrated national HF radar networks
    I Lopez, A Alonso-Martirena, J Sánchez, P Agostinho, M Fernandes, ...
    Instrumentation viewpoint, 14-16 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 1
  • Wave parameters comparisons between High Frequency (HF) radar system and an in situ buoy: a case study
    M Fernandes, A Alonso-Martirena, P Agostinho, J Sanchez, M Ferrer, ...
    EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts, 12488 , 2015
    2015
  • Brahan project high frequency radar ocean measurements: currents, winds, waves and their interactions
    B Lipa, D Barrick, A Alonso-Martirena, M Fernandes, MI Ferrer, B Nyden
    Remote Sensing 6 (12), 12094-12117 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 56
  • Transport of branched tetraether lipids from the Tagus River basin to the coastal ocean of the Portuguese margin: consequences for the interpretation of the MBT'/CBT …
    C Zell, JH Kim, M Balsinha, D Dorhout, C Fernandes, M Baas, ...
    Biogeosciences 11 (19), 5637-5655 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 54
  • Sediment transport patterns on the Estremadura Spur continental shelf: Insights from grain-size trend analysis
    M Balsinha, C Fernandes, A Oliveira, A Rodrigues, R Taborda
    Journal of sea research 93, 28-32 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 25
  • (Table 1) Environmental and bulk geochemical data of soils and riverbank sediments collected in the Tagus River basin
    C Zell, JH Kim, M Balsinha, DJC Dorhout, C Fernandes, M Baas, ...
    2014
  • Branched tetraether lipids from the Tagus River basin to the coastal ocean of the Portuguese margin
    C Zell, JH Kim, M Balsinha, DJC Dorhout, C Fernandes, M Baas, ...
    2014
  • (Table 3) Bulk organic geochemical data of marine surface sediments collected in the Tagus River basin
    C Zell, JH Kim, M Balsinha, DJC Dorhout, C Fernandes, M Baas, ...
    2014
  • (Table 2) Bulk organic geochemical data of SPM collected in the Tagus River basin
    C Zell, JH Kim, M Balsinha, DJC Dorhout, C Fernandes, M Baas, ...
    2014
  • Sediment trend analysis: A tool for understanding sediment pathways in marine environments (case study: the continental shelf of Tagus estuary, Portugal)
    M Balsinha
    IAS MEETING OF SEDIMENTOLOGY 29, 237-237 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 2
  • Moderate caloric restriction during gestation in rats impairs Insulin and Leptin sensitivity in the offspring: 27/349. Nutrition Research and Education in Europe
    M Palou, J Konieczna, J Torrens, J Sánchez, T Priego, A García, ...
    Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism 58, 58 , 2011
    2011
  • Textural Composition of Sediments from Minho and Douro Estuaries (Portugal) and Its Relation with Hydrodynamics Journal of Coastal Research
    M Balsinha, I Santos, A Alves, A Oliveira
    Special , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 2
  • Textural composition of sediments from Minho and Douro estuaries (Portugal) and its relation with hydrodynamics
    MJ Balsinha, AI Santos, AMC Alves, ATC Oliveira
    Journal of Coastal Research, 1330-1334 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 23
  • Sedimentary dynamics of Portuguese continental shelf between Nazaré submarine canyon and Ericeira
    M Balsinha
    MSc Thesis, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 3

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Brahan project high frequency radar ocean measurements: currents, winds, waves and their interactions
    B Lipa, D Barrick, A Alonso-Martirena, M Fernandes, MI Ferrer, B Nyden
    Remote Sensing 6 (12), 12094-12117 , 2014
    2014.0
    Citations: 56
  • Transport of branched tetraether lipids from the Tagus River basin to the coastal ocean of the Portuguese margin: consequences for the interpretation of the MBT'/CBT …
    C Zell, JH Kim, M Balsinha, D Dorhout, C Fernandes, M Baas, ...
    Biogeosciences 11 (19), 5637-5655 , 2014
    2014.0
    Citations: 54
  • On the performance of high frequency radar in the western Mediterranean during the record-breaking storm gloria
    P Lorente, J Lin-Ye, M García-León, E Reyes, M Fernandes, MG Sotillo, ...
    Frontiers in Marine Science 8, 645762 , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 37
  • Sediment transport patterns on the Estremadura Spur continental shelf: Insights from grain-size trend analysis
    M Balsinha, C Fernandes, A Oliveira, A Rodrigues, R Taborda
    Journal of sea research 93, 28-32 , 2014
    2014.0
    Citations: 25
  • Textural composition of sediments from Minho and Douro estuaries (Portugal) and its relation with hydrodynamics
    MJ Balsinha, AI Santos, AMC Alves, ATC Oliveira
    Journal of Coastal Research, 1330-1334 , 2009
    2009.0
    Citations: 23
  • Developments in compact HF-radar ocean wave measurement
    B Lipa, M Daugharty, M Fernandes, D Barrick, A Alonso-Martirena, ...
    Advances in sensors: Reviews 5, 469-495 , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 16
  • Extreme wave height events in Algarve (Portugal): Comparison between HF radar systems and wave buoys
    M Fernandes, C Fernandes, T Barroqueiro, P Agostinho, N Martins, ...
    Proceedings of the 5th Jornadas Engenharia Hidrográfica, Lisboa, Portugal, 19-21 , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 11
  • Tide induced variability in the hydrography and dynamics of the Minho and Douro estuaries during low runoff
    AI Santos, MJ Balsinha, A Oliveira, AJ da Silva
    6th Symposium on the Iberian Continental Margin. Aveiro , 2006
    2006.0
    Citations: 11
  • Estudo da dinâmica sedimentar da plataforma continental portuguesa entre o canhão submarino da Nazaré e a Ericeira
    MJ Balsinha
    Tese de Mestrado. Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências (174 pp.) , 2008
    2008.0
    Citations: 5
  • Os minerais pesados como indicadores dos processos sedimentares–alguns exemplos da plataforma continental portuguesa
    J Cascalho, R Taborda, A Rodrigues, A Oliveira, J Pombo, C Fradique, ...
    VII Congresso Nacional de Geologia 7 (2006), 1-4 , 2006
    2006.0
    Citations: 5
  • Sedimentary dynamics of Portuguese continental shelf between Nazaré submarine canyon and Ericeira
    M Balsinha
    MSc Thesis, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal , 2008
    2008.0
    Citations: 3
  • Sediment trend analysis: A tool for understanding sediment pathways in marine environments (case study: the continental shelf of Tagus estuary, Portugal)
    M Balsinha
    IAS MEETING OF SEDIMENTOLOGY 29, 237-237 , 2012
    2012.0
    Citations: 2
  • Textural Composition of Sediments from Minho and Douro Estuaries (Portugal) and Its Relation with Hydrodynamics Journal of Coastal Research
    M Balsinha, I Santos, A Alves, A Oliveira
    Special , 2009
    2009.0
    Citations: 2
  • Suspended Particulate Matter tidal and seasonal variation in two mesotidal estuaries-Douro and Minho (NW Portugal)
    AI Santos, MJ Balsinha, A Oliveira
    Physics of Estuaries and Coastal Seas, Liverpool , 2008
    2008.0
    Citations: 2
  • Criptospridiose em lactentes albergados em creches-ribeirao preto-sp
    GM Rocha, MAN Fernandes, B Fernandes
    Resumos , 1992
    1992.0
    Citations: 2
  • ECOIS—“Contribuições Estuarinas para a Dinâmica da Plataforma Interna”—Alguns resultados preliminares do estuário do Minho (Portugal)
    AI Santos, A Oliveira, MJ Balsinha, AJ Silva
    Proceedings of the VII Congresso Nacional de Geologia, Évora, Portugal 29 , 0
    Citations: 2
  • Progress in compact hf radar measurement of bimodal ocean wave parameters
    B Lipa, M Daugharty, M Losekoot, M Fernandes
    Remote Sensing 14 (11), 2631 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 1
  • Sedimentary dynamics in the Estremadura Spur continental shelf
    MJF Balsinha
    PQDT-Global , 2020
    2020.0
    Citations: 1
  • Recent technical innovations around HF radar technology and steps towards integrated national HF radar networks
    I Lopez, A Alonso-Martirena, J Sánchez, P Agostinho, M Fernandes, ...
    Instrumentation viewpoint, 14-16 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 1
  • Improved Model for Wave Extraction from Compact HF Coastal Radars
    D Barrick, B Lipa, M Fernandes, A Alonso-Martirena
    AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts 2016, OS11C-04 , 2016
    2016.0

GRANT DETAILS

PhD scholarship financed by Technologic and Scientific Foundation (FCT), entitled “Sedimentary Dynamics in Estremadura Spur Continental Shelf”, held in Hydrographic Institute and Science College Lisbon University.