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Hamish Bowman

Hamish BowmanComputing and Numerical Simulation Technician

  • High performance computing support
  • Numerical modelling and programming
  • Electronics and scientific instrumentation design and fabrication

Email hamish.bowman@otago.ac.nz
Google Scholar M. Hamish Bowman
ORCID orcid.org/0000-0002-0455-9421
Tel +64 3 479 7517
 

Current research

  • Physical parameters driving the underwater habitats of NZ's fjords
  • Storm surge and coastal wave exposure modelling

Employment and academic history

Other interests

  • GRASS GIS core development team and various roles in the OSGeo Foundation
    2002–present

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Publications

Cole, R. P., White, J. D. L., Baxter, R. J. M., Bowman, M. H., Dürig, T., Fleming, M., Pooley, B., … Ruz-Ginouves, J., … Valentine, G. A. (2023). A model volcanic fissure with adjustable geometry and wall temperature. Bulletin of Volcanology, 85, 15. doi: 10.1007/s00445-023-01627-2

Carome, W., Rayment, W., Slooten, E., Bowman, M. H., & Dawson, S. M. (2022). Vessel traffic influences distribution of Aotearoa New Zealand's endemic dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori). Marine Mammal Science. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/mms.12995

Ruz-Ginouves, J., Baxter, R., White, J., Bowman, H., Pooley, B., & Cole, R. (2022). Understanding flow localization using waxy fissures. In A. V. Zernack & J. Palmer (Eds.), Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication. 161A, (pp. 233). Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand. [Abstract]

Oliver, W. J., Gorman, A. R., Bowman, M. H., Black, J. A., & Tankersley, M. (2022). Seismic and gravity surveys characterise Discovery Deep, Antarctica. In A. V. Zernack & J. Palmer (Eds.), Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication. 161A, (pp. 200). Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand. [Abstract]

Gorman, A. R., Cooper, J., & Bowman, M. H. (2022). Oceanic near-surface temperatures derived from seismic reflection data: Enhancing the interpretability of water-column seismic images in the absence of direct oceanographic measurements. Proceedings of the Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM). Retrieved from https://www.aslo.org/osm2022

Cole, R. P., White, J. D. L., Baxter, R. J. M., Bowman, M. H., Dürig, T., Fleming, M., Pooley, B., … Ruz-Ginouves, J., … Valentine, G. A. (2023). A model volcanic fissure with adjustable geometry and wall temperature. Bulletin of Volcanology, 85, 15. doi: 10.1007/s00445-023-01627-2

Journal - Research Article

Carome, W., Rayment, W., Slooten, E., Bowman, M. H., & Dawson, S. M. (2022). Vessel traffic influences distribution of Aotearoa New Zealand's endemic dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori). Marine Mammal Science. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/mms.12995

Journal - Research Article

Cole, R. P., White, J. D. L., Dürig, T., Büttner, R., Zimanowski, B., Bowman, M. H., … Townsend, D. B. (2021). Controls on andesitic glaciovolcanism at ice-capped volcanoes from field and experimental studies. Geology, 49(9), 1069-1073. doi: 10.1130/g48735.1

Journal - Research Article

Cooper, J. K., Gorman, A. R., Bowman, M. H., & Smith, R. O. (2021). Temporal variability of thermohaline fine-structure associated with the subtropical front off the southeast coast of New Zealand in high-frequency short-streamer multi-channel seismic data. Frontiers in Marine Science, 8, 751385. doi: 10.3389/fmars.2021.751385

Journal - Research Article

King, A., Lepine, P., Gorman, A. R., Prior, D. J., Lukács, A., Bowman, M. H., Fan, S., Robertson, A., Lutz, F., … Schjins, H. (2021). Shallow seismic reflection imaging of the Alpine Fault through late Quaternary sedimentary units at Whataroa, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology & Geophysics, 64(4), 505-517. doi: 10.1080/00288306.2020.1823433

Journal - Research Article

Dürig, T., Schmidt, L. S., White, J. D. L., & Bowman, M. H. (2020). DendroScan: An open source tool to conduct comparative statistical tests and dendrogrammatic analyses on particle morphometry. Scientific Reports, 10, 21682. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-78698-0

Journal - Research Article

Dürig, T., Bowman, M. H., White, J., Murch, A., Mele, D., Verolino, A., & Dellino, P. (2018). PARTIcle Shape ANalyzer PARTISAN: An open source tool for multi-standard two-dimensional particle morphometry analysis. Annals of Geophysics, 61, AC31. doi: 10.4401/ag-7865

Journal - Research Article

Dawson, S. M., Bowman, M. H., Leunissen, E., & Sirguey, P. (2017). Inexpensive aerial photogrammetry for studies of whales and large marine animals. Frontiers in Marine Science, 4, 366. doi: 10.3389/fmars.2017.00366

Journal - Research Article

Vaughan, M. J., van Wijk, K., Prior, D. J., & Bowman, M. H. (2016). Monitoring the temperature-dependent elastic and anelastic properties in isotropic polycrystalline ice using resonant ultrasound spectroscopy. Cryosphere, 10(6), 2821-2829. doi: 10.5194/tc-10-2821-2016

Journal - Research Article

Korotenko, K. A., Bowman, M. J., Dietrich, D. E., & Bowman, M. H. (2013). Modeling 3-D transport and dispersal of oil plume released during BP/Horizon accident in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Journal of Sustainable Energy Engineering, 1(1), 85-104. doi: 10.7569/jsee.2012.629504

Journal - Research Article

Neteler, M., Bowman, M. H., Landa, M., & Metz, M. (2012). GRASS GIS: A multi-purpose open source GIS. Environmental Modelling & Software, 31, 124-130. doi: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2011.11.014

Journal - Research Article

Cornelisen, C. D., Wing, S. R., Clark, K. L., Bowman, M. H., Frew, R. D., & Hurd, C. L. (2007). Patterns in the δ13C and δ15N signature of Ulva pertusa: Interaction between physical gradients and nutrient source pools. Limnology & Oceanography, 52(2), 820-832.

Journal - Research Article

Wing, S. R., Leichter, J. J., Perrin, C., Rutger, S. M., Bowman, M. H., & Cornelisen, C. D. (2007). Topographic shading and wave exposure influence morphology and ecophysiology of Ecklonia radiata (C. Agardh 1817) in Fiordland, New Zealand. Limnology & Oceanography, 52(5), 1853-1864.

Journal - Research Article

Vaughan, M. J., van Wijk, K., Prior, D. J., & Bowman, M. H. (2016). Monitoring the temperature-dependent elastic and anelastic properties in isotropic polycrystalline ice using resonant ultrasound spectroscopy. Cryosphere Discussions. doi: 10.5194/tc-2016-127

Journal - Research Other

Bowman, M. J., & Bowman, M. H. (2013). Hydrologic feasibility of storm surge barriers. In D. Hill, M. J. Bowman & J. S. Khinda (Eds.), Storm surge barriers to protect New York City: Against the deluge. (pp. 71-98). Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers. doi: 10.1061/9780784412527.006

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Gorman, A. R., Cooper, J., & Bowman, M. H. (2022). Oceanic near-surface temperatures derived from seismic reflection data: Enhancing the interpretability of water-column seismic images in the absence of direct oceanographic measurements. Proceedings of the Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM). Retrieved from https://www.aslo.org/osm2022

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Oliver, W. J., Gorman, A. R., Bowman, M. H., Black, J. A., & Tankersley, M. (2022). Seismic and gravity surveys characterise Discovery Deep, Antarctica. In A. V. Zernack & J. Palmer (Eds.), Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication. 161A, (pp. 200). Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Ruz-Ginouves, J., Baxter, R., White, J., Bowman, H., Pooley, B., & Cole, R. (2022). Understanding flow localization using waxy fissures. In A. V. Zernack & J. Palmer (Eds.), Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication. 161A, (pp. 233). Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Baxter, R. J. M., Cole, R. P., White, J. D. L., Bowman, M. H., Dürig, T., Pooley, B., … Valentine, G. A. (2021). Fishing for answers from artificial volcanic fissures. In A. V. Zernack & J. Palmer (Eds.), Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication. 158, (pp. 9). Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Prior, D., Bowman, M. H., Craw, L., Ershadi, M. R., Drews, R., Fan, S., … Hulbe, C., … Still, H., Thomas, R., … Wild, C. (2021). The Priestley Glacier deformation experiment. Proceedings of the New Zealand Antarctic Science Conference: Connecting through change. (pp. 67). Retrieved from https://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/nzasc21

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Still, H., Bowman, H., Prior, D., Hulbe, C., Boucinhas, B., Craw, L., … Thomas, R., Tidey, C., & Denham, M. (2021). Ice velocity and strain rate across the shear margin of Priestley Glacier, Antarctica. Proceedings of the New Zealand Antarctic Science Conference: Connecting through change. (pp. 72-73). Retrieved from https://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/nzasc21

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Cole, R., White, J., Bowman, H., Dürig, T., Pooley, B., Cronin, S., … Leonard, G., & Valentine, G. (2020). Constructing a model volcanic fissure for erupting a ton of wax. In K. N. Bassett, A. R. L. Nichols & C. H. Fenton (Eds.), Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication. 157A, (pp. 63). Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Cole, R., White, J., Bowman, H., Dürig, T., Pooley, B., Cronin, S., … Leonard, G., & Valentine, G. (2020). Testing the influence of dyke wall properties on flow localisation during fissure eruptions. In K. N. Bassett, A. R. L. Nichols & C. H. Fenton (Eds.), Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication. 157A, (pp. 62). Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Gorman, A., Riesselman, C., Fletcher, P., Rees, O., & Bowman, H. (2020). Why so deep? Seismic imaging of the sedimentary infill of Otago Harbour reveals a >150-m-deep record of Quaternary environmental change. In K. N. Bassett, A. R. L. Nichols & C. H. Fenton (Eds.), Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication. 157A, (pp. 115). Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Prior, D., Bowman, H., Craw, L., Fan, S., Forbes, M., Horgan, H., … Hulbe, C., … Still, H., Thomas, R., … Wild, C. (2020). The priestly glacier deformation experiment. Proceedings of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Open Science Conference. 1377. Retrieved from https://www.scar2020.org

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Prior, D., Bowman, M. H., Craw, L., Ershadi, M. R., Drews, R., Fan, S., … Hulbe, C., … Still, H., Thomas, R., … Wild, C. (2020). The Priestley Gacier deformation experiment. In K. N. Bassett, A. R. L. Nichols & C. H. Fenton (Eds.), Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication. 157A, (pp. 229). Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Cole, R., White, J., Durig, T., Buettner, R., Zimanowski, B., & Bowman, H. (2019). Dynamic interaction of molten andesite and ice raises heat transfer and meltwater production rates compared to static. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 21, EGU2019-11180. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Fan, S., Prior, D., Bowman, H., Craw, L., Kim, D., King, A., Forbes, M., … Gorman, A., & Hulbe, C. (2019). Constraining the large-scale crystallographic preferred orientation (CPO) of a fast-shearing Antarctic ice glacier from seismic anisotropy. Proceedings of the New Zealand Antarctic Science Conference: Our future in focus. (pp. 82). New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute. Retrieved from https://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/science/new-zealand-antarctic-science-conference-2019

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Prior, D., Bowman, H., Craw, L., Fan, S., & Kim, D. (2019). Seismology of an active shear margin: Priestley Glacier, Antarctica. Proceedings of the New Zealand Snow and Ice Research Group (SIRG) Workshop. (pp. 16). Retrieved from https://sirg.org.nz

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Gorman, A., Cooper, J., Clar, S., Smith, R., & Bowman, H. (2018). Imaging of water masses SE of New Zealand using high-, medium-, and low-resolution seismic reflection data. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 20, EGU2018-11472. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Eccles, J., Prior, D., Cooper, J., Craw, L., van Haastrecht, L., Bowman, H., … Hulbe, C., Gorman, A., … Pyne, A. (2017). Borehole cryoseismology on the McMurdo Ice Shelf. Proceedings of the New Zealand Antarctic Science Conference: Challenging science in a challenging environment. (pp. 39). New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute. Retrieved from https://antarctic2017.org

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Parsons, N., Prior, D., Wongpan, P., Langhorne, P., & Bowman, H. (2017). Developing the ability to measure in situ sea ice density using CT and ultrasound. Proceedings of the New Zealand Antarctic Science Conference: Challenging science in a challenging environment. (pp. 53). New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute. Retrieved from https://antarctic2017.org

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Prior, D., Eccles, J., Cooper, J., Craw, L., van Haastrecht, L., Bowman, M. H., … Hulbe, C., Gorman, A., … Pyne, A. (2017). Initial observations from seismometers frozen into a borehole through the McMurdo Ice Shelf. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 19, EGU2017-5862. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Prior, D., Vaughan, M., Banjan, M., Bowman, M. H., Craw, L., Tooley, L., & Wongpan, P. (2017). Making ice creep in the classroom. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 19, EGU2017-6023. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Dietrich, D. E., Korotenko, K. A., Bowman, M. J., Abouali, M., & Bowman, H. (2012). Gulf of Mexico blowout scenarios using a coupled circulation-oil transport/dispersion model. Proceedings of the Ocean Sciences Meeting. (pp. 111-112). Retrieved from http://www.sgmeet.com/osm2012/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Gorman, A. R., Cooper, J. K., Smillie, M. W., Vennell, R., & Bowman, M. H. (2012). Seismic imaging of water mass mixing processes associated with the subtropical front southeast of New Zealand. Proceedings of the Ocean Sciences Meeting. (pp. 166). Retrieved from http://www.sgmeet.com/osm2012/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Bowman, H., Bowman, M., Flagg, C., & Colle, B. (2011). A storm surge prediction system for the New York Metropolitan area. Proceedings of the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society (NZMSS) Conference: Understanding, Managing, and Conserving our Marine Environment. (pp. 4). Retrieved from http://nzmss.org/assets/Conference/NZMSS2011AbstractsOralPresentations.pdf

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Cooper, J. K., Gorman, A. R., & Bowman, M. H. (2011). Imaging the subtropical front using seismic oceanography. Proceedings of the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society (NZMSS) Conference: Understanding, Managing, and Conserving our Marine Environment. (pp. 6). Retrieved from http://nzmss.org/assets/Conference/NZMSS2011AbstractsOralPresentations.pdf

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Cooper, J. K., Gorman, A. R., & Bowman, M. H. (2010). Seismic imaging of the Subtropical Front, offshore Otago. In J. D. Eccles, M. R. Grigor, P. W. O. Hoskin & D. C. H. Hikuroa (Eds.), Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication. 129A, (pp. 68). [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Gorman, A. R., & Bowman, M. H. (2010). Imaging the Sub-Tropical Front off the southeast coast of New Zealand's South Island using high-frequency seismic methods. Proceedings of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting. Retrieved from http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm10/waisfm10.html

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Wing, S., Bowman, M. H., Vennell, R., & Jack, L. (2006). Biological monitoring of the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area and Fiordland's Marine Reserves: 2006 (1 of 2). Commissioned by Department of Conservation. Dunedin, New Zealand: Department of Marine Science, University of Otago. 78p.

Commissioned Report for External Body

Lamare, M. D., & Bowman, H. (2001). Physical monitoring of Doubtful and Milford Sounds. Commissioned by Meridian Energy Ltd. Dunedin: Marine Science Department, University of Otago. 57p.

Commissioned Report for External Body

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