Station B

Station B: Measurements/ Observations of wave characteristics
The equipments need for this station was a stopwatch and an orange. We did not go to station due to the lack of time, hence, we got our information from another group. Firstly, the reason why we chose to use an orange is because it is bio-degradable, bright and less dense than water (so it will float). If we were to choose a ping pong ball or a lime, it will be too small and light.

To ensure that the readings would be accurate, the orange would have to be thrown by the same person for at least 3 times. The person should not throw the orange too far into the sea as it would not bounce. The weather is also a factor that affects the direction and the speed of longshore drift. At that point in time, the direction of the waves approaching is South to North.

According to the group at this station, the average time taken for the orange to travel 1m due to longshore drift is 19 seconds. However, this reading is not accurate due to the weather and the ships in the sea. This is because the choppy waters would make the orange bop more than usual.