Research
LIST OF RESEARCH
Hildebrand T, Fischer C, Relano V, Gorman R, Stevens C. (2021). Cost-benefit analysis of a hybrid biophysical approach to wave energy extraction: Bio-Oscillator, Special Issue of Frontiers in Marine Science- Innovation and System Integration for Offshore Renewable Energy Structures Mar. 2021.
Godoi, V.A., de Andrade, F.M., Bryan, K.R., Gorman, R.M. (2018) Regional-scale ocean wave variability associated with El Nino-Southern Oscillation - Madden Julian Oscillation combined activity. International Journal of Climatology, 1-12. doi:10.1002/joc.5823
Gorman, R. M., & Oliver, H. J. (2018). Automated model optimisation using the Cylc workflow engine (Cyclops v1.0). Geosci. Model Dev., 11(6), 2153-2173. doi:10.5194/gmd-11-2153-2018
Godoi, V.A., Bryan, K.R., Gorman, R.M. (2018) Storm wave clustering around New Zealand and its connection to climatic patterns. International Journal of Climatology, 38(S1): e401-e417. doi:10.1002/joc.5380
Godoi, V.A., Bryan, K.R., Stephens, S.A., Gorman, R.M. (2017) Extreme waves in New Zealand waters. Ocean Modelling, 117(C): 97-110.
Godoi, V.A., Bryan, K.R., Gorman, R.M. (2016) Regional influence of climate patterns on the wave climate of the southwestern Pacific: The New Zealand region. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans. 10.1002/2015JC011572
Behr, Y.; Townend, J.; Bowen, M.; Carter, L.; Gorman, R.; Brooks, L.; Bannister, S. (2013). Source directionality of ambient seismic noise inferred from three component beamforming. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. DOI: 10.1029/2012JB009382.
Gillibrand, P.A.; Lane, E.M.; Walters, R.A.; Gorman, R.M. (2011). Forecasting extreme sea level events and coastal inundation from tides, surge and wave setup. Australian Journal of Civil Engineering 9(1): 99-112.
Popinet, S.; Gorman, R.M., Rickard, G.J; Tolman, H.L. (2010). A quadtree-adaptive spectral wave model. Ocean Modelling 34: 36-49.
Gorman, R.M. (2009). Intercomparison of methods for the temporal interpolation of synoptic wind fields. Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology 26(4): 828-837.
Vaughan, G.L.; Healy, T.R.; Bryan, K.R.; Sneyd, A.D.; Gorman, R.M. (2008). Completeness, conservation and error in SPH for fluids. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids 56: 37-62.
Snelder, T.H., Leathwick, J.R., Dey, K.L., Rowden, A.A., Weatherhead, M.A., Fenwick G.D., Francis, M.P., Gorman, R.M., Grieve, J.M., Hadfield, M.G., Hewitt, J.E., Richardson, K.M., Uddstrom, M.J., Zeldis, J.R. (2006). Development of an ecological ocean classification in the New Zealand region, Environmental Management 39 (1): 12-29.
Stephens, S.A.; Gorman, R.M. (2006). Extreme wave predictions around New Zealand from hindcast data, New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research, 40 (3), 399-411.
Gorman, R.M.; Hicks, D.M. (2005). Directional wavelet analysis of inhomogeneity in the surface wave field from Aerial Laser Scanning data. Journal of Physical Oceanography 35(6): 949-963.
Bryan, K.R.; Black, K.P.; Gorman, R.M. (2003). Spectral estimates of dissipation rate within and near the surf zone. Journal of Physical Oceanography 33(5): 979-993.
Gorman, R.M.; Bryan, K.R.; Laing, A.K. (2003). Wave hindcast for the New Zealand region: deep water wave climate. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 37(3): 589-612.
Gorman, R.M.; Bryan, K.R.; Laing, A.K. (2003). Wave hindcast for the New Zealand region: nearshore validation and coastal wave climate. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 37(3): 567-588.
Gorman, R.M. (2003). The treatment of discontinuities in computing the nonlinear energy transfer for finite-depth gravity wave spectra. Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology 20(1): 206-216.
Revell, M.J.; Gorman, R.M. (2003). The “Wahine storm”: evaluation of a numerical forecast of a severe wind and wave event for the New Zealand coast. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 37(2): 251-266.
Black, K.P.; Gorman, R.M.; Bryan, K.R. (2002). Bars formed by horizontal diffusion of suspended sediment. Coastal Engineering 47(1): 53-75.
Healy, T.; Stephens, S.; Black, K.; Gorman, R.; Cole, R.; Beamsley, B. (2002). Port redesign and planned beach renourishment in a high wave energy sandy-muddy coastal environment, Port Gisborne, New Zealand. Geomorphology 48(1-3): 163-167.
McComb, P.J.; Gorman, R.M.; Black, K.P.; Kun, A.L. (2001). Measuring directional wave spectra using the 3D-ACM WAVE on fixed and taut-wire moorings. IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering 26(2): 171-180.
Smith, M.J.; Stevens, C.L.; Gorman, R.M.; McGregor, J.A.; Neilson, C.G. (2001). Wind-wave development across a large shallow intertidal estuary: a case study of Manukau Harbour, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 35: 985-1000.
Gorman, R.M.; Neilson, C.G. (1999). Modelling shallow water wave generation and transformation in an intertidal estuary. Coastal Engineering 36(3): 197-217.
Healy, T.R.; Stephens, S.A.; Black, K.P.; Gorman, R.M.; Beamsley, B.J. (1998). Numerical and physical process studies for Port of Gisborne redesign for the 21st century. Journal of Coastal Research Special Issue 26 (ICS98, Florida, USA): 304-311.
Black, K.P.; Gorman, R.M.; Symonds, G. (1995). Sediment transport near the break point associated with cross-shore gradients in vertical eddy diffusivity. Coastal Engineering 26: 153-175.
Young, I.R.; Gorman, R.M. (1995). Measurements of the evolution of ocean wave spectra due to bottom wave friction. Journal of Geophysical Research 100(C6, 10): 987-911,004.
de Lange, W.P.; Bell, R.G.; Gorman, R.M.; Reid, S.J. (2003). Physical oceanography of New Zealand waters, Chapter 3. In: Goff, J.R.; Nichol, S.L.; Rouse, H.L. (eds). The New Zealand Coast Te Tai o Aotearoa, Dunmore Press, Whitireia Publishing & Daphne Brasell Assoc. Ltd.
Gorman, R.M. (2019) Optimisation of modelling systems for marine and coastal applications. Presented at the Coasts and Ports Australasian Conference, Hobart, Australia, 11-13 September 2019.
Gorman, R.M. (2018) Estimation of directional spectra from wave buoys for model validation. Procedia IUTAM, 26: 81-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.piutam.2018.03.008
Gorman, R.M. (2015) “Applications of directional data from wave buoys for the evaluation of spectral wave models”. Presented at the Coasts and Ports Australasian Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 15-18 September 2015.
Allis, M.J; Stephens, S.A.; Gorman, R.M; Bell, R.G (2015) “The Coastal Calculator: a tool for estimating coastal storm-driven water levels”. Presented at the Coasts and Ports Australasian Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 15-18 September 2015.
Godoi, V.A; Bryan, K.R.; Gorman, R.M. (2015) “Spectral Analysis of the influence of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation on the North and South Wave Climates of New Zealand” Presented at the Coasts and Ports Australasian Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 15-18 September 2015.
Gorman, R.M. (2005) “Numerical wave forecasting for the New Zealand region”, Coasts & Ports Australasian Conference, Adelaide, Australia, 20-23 September, 2005, pp 179-184.
McComb, P.J.; Gorman, R.M.; Goring, D.G. (2005). “Forecasting infragravity wave energy within a harbour” Fifth International Symposium on Ocean Wave Measurement and Analysis - WAVES 2005, IAHR, Madrid, Spain, 3-7 July, 2005.
Gorman, R.M.; Coco, G. (2005). "Statistical description of swash motion on a beach during cusp formation." Coastal Dynamics 2005, Barcelona, Spain, 4-8 April, 2005.
Gorman, R.M.; Stephens, S.A. (2003). "The New Zealand wave climate derived from buoy, satellite and hindcast data." Coasts & Ports Australasian Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
Gorman, R.M.; Laing, A.K. (2001). Bringing wave hindcasts to the New Zealand coast. Journal of Coastal Research Special Issue 34 (ICS 2000 New Zealand): 30-37.
Gorman, R.M.; Laing, A.K. (2001). "Wave climate at the New Zealand coast derived from a deep-water hindcast." Tomlinson, R. (ed) 15th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference - Coasts & Ports 2001, Gold Coast, Australia, 25-28 September, 2001.
Gorman, R.; Smith, M.; Neilson, C. (2000). "Investigation of wave-wave interactions with spectral modelling." Edge, B.L. (ed) Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Sydney, Australia, 16-21 July, 2000.
Gorman, R.M.; Black, K.P. (1997). "Harbour wave studies with a hybrid explicit-implicit hydrodynamic model." Pacific Coasts and Ports ’97 Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, 7-11 September, 1997.
Stephenson, F., Rowden, A., Leathwick, J., Brough, T., Bulmer, R., Clark, D., Lundquist, C., Greenfield, B., Bowden, D., Tuck, I., Neill, K., Mackay, K., Pinkerton, M., Anderson, O., Gorman, R., Mills, S., Watson, S., Nelson, W., Hewitt, J. (2020) Development of a New Zealand Seafloor Community Classification (SCC). NIWA Client Report DOC19208 prepared for the Department of Conservation.
Allis, M. and R. Gorman (2020). Ngauranga to Petone Walking and Cycling Path. Technical report: multivariate analysis of extreme coastal conditions for design. NIWA Client Report XXXX prepared for New Zealand Transport Agency.
Bosserelle, C., Miville, B., Gorman, R., Manson, K., Edwards, S., Williams, S., Ramsay, D. (2019) Operations guide: tide and wave forecasting tools produced through the Tonga Climate Resilience Sector Project (Draft). Technical Operations Guide, 1: 28.
Gorman, R. (2019) Analysis of the marine climate of the South Taranaki coast. NIWA Client Report, 2019224HN: 74 pp.
Williams, Mike; Gorman, R.; Carey-Smith, T; Pallentin, A. (2019) Preliminary wind, wave, current and bathymetry summary for proposed DART buoy sites. NIWA Client report No. 2019171WN prepared for Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management, July 2019, 43 pp.
Gorman, Richard. (2018). Extreme wave indices for New Zealand coastal and oceanic waters: updated to 2017. NIWA Client Report 2018325HN, prepared for the Ministry for the Environment. 44 pp, November 2018
Stephens, Scott, Allis, Michael, Gorman, Richard, Robinson, Benjamin, & Goodhue, Nigel. (2018). Storm-tide and wave hazards in the Bay of Plenty: revised and updated June 2018. NIWA Client Report 2018136HN, prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 125 pp, September 2018
Hicks, D.M., Measures, R.J., Gorman, R.M. (2018). Coastal sand budget for Southern Pegasus Bay: Stage B: Future sand budget. NIWA Client Report No: 2018XXXCH. Prepared for Christchurch City Council.
Hicks, D.M., Gorman, R.M., Measures, R.J., Walsh, J.M., & Bosserelle, C. (2018). Coastal sand budget for Southern Pegasus Bay: Stage A. NIWA Client Report No: 2018062CH. Prepared for Christchurch City Council.
Gorman, R.M., Stephens, S., A., Robinson, B. (2018) Assessment of extreme sea levels at the Stead Street stop bank. NIWA Client Report 2018070HN, prepared for Invercargill City Council: 45pp.
Law, C. S., G. J. Rickard, S. E. Mikaloff-Fletcher, M. H. Pinkerton, R. Gorman, E. Behrens, S. M. Chiswell, H. C. Bostock, O. Anderson and K. Currie (2016). The NZ Exclusive Economic Zone and South West Pacific. Synthesis Report: RA2 Marine Case Study. Climate Changes, Impacts and Implications (CCII) for New Zealand to 2100. MBIE contract CO1X1225. 41pp.
Gorman, R.M. (2016). Ōpōtiki Wave Climate and Forecasting. NIWA Client Report 2016116HN, prepared for Ōpōtiki District Council: 83 pp.
Pritchard, M., G. Reeve, R. Gorman and B. Robinson (2016). Modelling the effects of coastal reclamation on tidal currents and sedimentation within Mangere Inlet. NIWA Client Report 2016015HN, East-West Link Alliance: 44pp.
Gorman, R.M. (2016) Wind analysis for Carew Ponds, Canterbury: NIWA Client Report HAM2016-043, prepared for Damwatch Engineering, Ltd. 26pp.
Gorman, R.M. (2016) Extreme wave indices for New Zealand coastal and oceanic waters. NIWA Client Report, HAM2016-014, prepared for Ministry of the Environment. 87pp.
Pritchard, M., Reeve, G., Gorman, R., MacDonald, I., Bell, R. (2016) Wellington Airport Runway Extension: Technical Report on Coastal Hydrodynamics and Sediment Processes in Lyall Bay. NIWA Client Report, HAM2015-003 (updated version of 2015 report): 145.
Goodhue, N., Allis, M., Stephens, S., Gorman, R., Robinson, B. (2015) Bay of Plenty storm tide and wave hazard. NIWA Client Report, HAM2015-023.
Stephens, S., Allis, M., Robinson, B., Gorman, R. (2015) Storm-tides and wave runup in the Canterbury Region. NIWA Client Report, HAM2015-129: 133pp.
Stevens, C., Nodder, S., Woelz, S., Gorman, R., Hadfield, M. (2015) Project Endeavour: Site characterisation preliminary desktop study for marine hydro-kinetic energy in the Terawhiti-Mana Corridor, Cook Strait. NIWA Client Report, WLG2015-52: 53pp.
Revell, M.J.; Gorman, R.M., Reeve, G.; Stephens, S.A. (2015). Statement of Evidence of Dr Michael John Revell on behalf of Site 10 Redevelopment Limited Partnership and Wellington City Council, 24 June 2015.
Pritchard, M., G. Reeve, R. Gorman, I. MacDonald and R. G. Bell (2015). Wellington Airport runway extension: technical report on coastal hydrodynamics and sediment processes. NIWA Client Report, Wellington International Airport Ltd.: 132 pp.
Radio NZ Nights programme interview with R. Gorman on sea levels, waves & climate change, 16/7/2015, http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/nights/audio/201762707/sea-levels-rising%3F
Hewitt, J. E., R. Bell, V. Cummings, K. Currie, J. Ellis, M. Francis, V. Froude, R. Gorman, J. Hall, G. Inglis, A. MacDiarmid, G. Mills, M. Pinkerton, D. Schiel, A. Swales, C. Law, G. McBride, S. Nodder, M. Smith, A. Rowden, D. Thompson, L. Torres, I. Tuck and S. Wing (2014). Development of a National Marine Environment Monitoring Programme (MEMP) for New Zealand. New Zealand Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity Report Ministry for Primary Industries. New Zealand Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity Report No. 141: 126 pp.
Neil, H.; Wysocanski, R.; Lamarche, G.; Pallentin, A.; Rowden, A.; Gorman, R.; Sutton, P.; Clark, M.; Thompson, D.; MacDiarmid, A. (2014) Aotea Basin desktop study. NIWA Client Report No. WLG2014-45 Prepared for Shell New Zealand Ltd, July 2014.
Bland, K.J.; Lamarche, G.; Anderson, O.; Barnes, P.M.; Black, J.; Bowden, D,.; Crutchley, G.; Chiswell, S,.; Mountjoy, J.; Gorman, R.; Neil, H.; Pallentin, A.; Stagpoole, V.M.; Notman, P.; Rowden, A.; Strogen, D.P. (2014) Pegasus Basin petroleum prospectivity screening report. GNS Science Consultancy Report 2014/103, 130pp. May 2014
Robinson, B.; Stephens, S. A. ; Gorman, R. M. 2014: Extreme sea-level elevations from storm-tides and waves: Tasman and Golden Bay coastlines. NIWA Client Report to Tasman District Council HAM2014-099.
Stephens, S. A.; Robinson, B. ; Gorman, R. M. 2014: Extreme sea-level elevations from storm-tides and waves along the Gisborne District coastline. NIWA Client Report to Gisborne District Council HAM2014-052.
Gorman, R.M. (2014) Statement of Evidence in Chief of Dr Richard Gorman on behalf of Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd. Before the EPA: Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd Ironsands Extraction Project, 14 February 2014
Gorman, R.M., Wadhwa, S. (2013) Lake Pukaki extreme wave analysis. NIWA Client Report HAM2013-099, prepared for Damwatch Services Limited.
Gorman, R.M., (2013) South Taranaki Bight Iron Sand Mining Nearshore Wave Modelling - Phase 4 Studies. NIWA Client Report No. HAM2013-091 prepared for Trans Tasman Resources Limited.
Stephens, S.; Wadhwa, S.; Gorman, R.; Goodhue, N.; Pritchard, M.; Ovenden, R.; Reeve, G. (2013) Coastal inundation by storm-tides and waves in the Auckland region. NIWA Client Report No. HAM2013-059 prepared for Auckland Council.
Hume, T., Gorman, R., Green, M.; MacDonald, I. (2013) Coastal stability in the South Taranaki Bight - Phase 2: Potential effects of offshore sand extraction on physical drivers and coastal stability. NIWA Client Report No. HAM2013-082 prepared for Trans-Tasman Resources Limited.
Goodhue, N.; Gorman, R.; Stephens, S. (2013) Bay of Plenty storm tide and wave hazard. NIWA Client Report No. HAM2013-038 prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
Gorman, R.M., (2012) South Taranaki Bight Iron Sand Mining Nearshore Wave Modelling - Phase 2 and Phase 3 Studies. NIWA Client Report No,. HAM2012-141 prepared for Trans Tasman Resources Limited.
Lamarche, G.; Gorman, R.; Hadfield, M.; Pallentin, A. (2012) Bathymetric and oceanographic data and models for the Kermadec Arc Region. NIWA Client Report No: WLG2012-41 prepared for George Hooper Transfield Worley Ltd.
Lane, E.; Bell, R.G.; Plew, D.; Gorman, R.M.; Stephens, S.A. (2012). Assessing the storm-tide hazard for coastal margins around the Wellington Region. Phase II: Storm-tide and wave hazard in the Wellington Region. NIWA Client Report No. CHC2012-073 to Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Pallentin, A.; Gorman, R. M. (2012). TTR bathymetry data, South Taranaki Bight WASSP ascii data processing, NIWA Client Report No. WLG2012-14 prepared for Trans Tasman Resources Limited.
Leathwick, J.R.; Rowden, A.; Nodder, S..; Gorman, R.M.; Bardsley, S.; Pinkerton, M.; Baird, S.J..; Hadfield, M.; Currie, K.; Goh, A. (2012). A benthic-optimised marine environment classification (BOMEC) for New Zealand waters. New Zealand aquatic environment and biodiversity report ; No. 88. 54 pp.
Gorman, R.M. (2011). South Taranaki Bight Iron Sand Mining – Nearshore Wave Modelling Phase 2. NIWA Client Report No. HAM 2011-107 prepared for Trans Tasman Resources Limited.
Stephens, S.A.; Gorman, R.M.; Lane, E. (2011). Joint-probability of storm tide and waves on the open coast of Wellington. NIWA Client Report No. HAM2011-095 to Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Francis, M.; Gorman, R.; Lohrer, D.; Orpin, A.; Severne, C. (2011). DRAFT Technical review of proposed Lyttelton Port Company Ltd developments with specific reference to identified cultural values and concerns. NIWA Client Report to Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd (MKT11301). Wellington, NIWA. p.
Gorman, R.M. (2011). Extreme wave characterisation for marine energy: hindcast results. NIWA Client Report HAM2011-026 for Industrial Research Ltd (IRL10301). Hamilton, NIWA. 33pp.
Ramsay, D., S. Stephens, R. Gorman, R. Bell and J. Oldman (2010). Kiribati Adaptation Programme. Phase II: Information for Climate Risk Management. Sea levels, waves, run-up and overtopping. GOK08201. Hamilton, NIWA. HAM2008-022: 136 p.
MacDiarmid, A.; Anderson, O.; Beaumont, J.; Gorman, R.; Hancock, N.; Julian, K.; Schwarz, J.; Stevens, S.; Sturman, J.; Thompson, D.; Torres, L. (2010). South Taranaki Bight iron sand mining baseline environmental study. NIWA Client Report WLG2010-46, 391 pp.
Sutton, P.; Chiswell, S.; Kennan, S.; Gorman, R. (2009) Physical marine environment of the Kermadec islands region. NIWA Client Report No. XXX2009-XXX.
Gorman, R.M. (2009). Sea conditions off Opape, Bay of Plenty, 25-27 July, 2008. NIWA Client Report No. HAM2009-083.
Gorman, R.M. (2009). Wave climate statistics for Papamoa. NIWA Client Report No. HAM2009-080.
Gorman, R.M. (2009). Estimated wave climate in Waitata Reach, Marlborough Sounds. NIWA Client Report No. HAM2009-070.
Pritchard, M.; Gorman, R.M.; Hume, T. (2009). Tauranga Harbour sediment study: hydrodynamic and sediment transport modelling. NIWA Client Report No. HAM2009-032.
Gorman, R.M. (2009). Sea conditions off Foxton, 16-17 March, 2009. NIWA Client Report No. HAM2009-047.
Gorman, R.M.; Gillibrand, P.A.; Stephens, S.A.; Arnold, J.; Kohout, A.; Bell, R.G. (2009). Inundation due to combined storm surge, tides and waves in Hawke Bay. NIWA Client Report No. HAM2009-020.
Gorman, R.M.; Swales, A. (2008). Potential future changes in mangrove-habitat in Auckland’s east-coast estuaries: wave modelling. ARC08216. Hamilton, NIWA Client Report No. HAM2008-183: 223 p.
Gorman, R. (2008). Sea conditions off Wanganui, 23 February, 2008. THP09201. Hamilton. NIWA Client Report No. HAM2008-181: 6 p. Prepared for Maritime New Zealand.
Swales, A.; Gorman, R.M.; Oldman, J.W.; Altenberger, A.; Hart, C.; Bell, R.G.; Claydon, L.; Wadhwa, S.; Ovenden, R. (2008). Potential future changes in mangrove-habitat in Auckland’s east-coast estuaries. ARC08216. Hamilton, NIWA Client Report No. HAM2008-030: 169 p.
Pritchard, M.; Gorman, R.M.; Lewis, M. (2008). SE Manukau Harbour and Pahurehure inlet contaminant study: hydrodynamics, wave and sediment-transport model implementation and calibration. NIWA Client Report No. HAM2008-138.
Smith, M.; Gorman, R.M.; Stevens, C. (2008). Situation analysis for marine renewable energy: wave energy. NIWA Report to FRST. Project NZES071.
Lane, E. M., H. McMillan, P. Gillibrand, M. Enright, J. Carter, J. Arnold, J. Bind, H. Roulston, J. R. Goff, R. Gorman and G. D. Fenwick (2008). Otago Regional Council Storm Surge Modelling Study. ORC07503. Christchurch, NIWA. CHC2008-047: 156 p.: 111 figs, 213 figs [maps], 154 tables, refs p. 154-156.
MacDiarmid, A., P. Notman, K. Michael and R. Gorman (2008). Desktop study of the New Zealand goeduck biology, ecology and fisheries. GEO08301. Wellington, NIWA. WLG2007-77: vi, 31 p.
Williams, M. and R. Gorman (2008). Great South Basin meteorology and oceanography summary. OMV09302. Wellington, NIWA. WLG2008-63: 14 p.
Gorman, R.M. (2008). Wind and wave conditions northeast of New Zealand. NIWA Client Report HAM2008-018, February 2008, 34 pp.
Ramsay, D.; Stephens, S.; Gorman, R.; Oldman, J.; Bell, R. (2008). Kiribati Adaptation Programme. Phase II: Information for Climate Risk Management. Sea levels, waves, run-up and overtopping. NIWA Client Report HAM2008-022. 122 pp.
Hicks, M.; Dickson, M.; Gorman, R. (2007). Mokihinui River proposed hydropower scheme: shoreline change around the Mokihinui River mouth. NIWA Client Report: CHC2007-136. 39 pp.
Gorman, R.M. (2007). Wave climate modelling for coastal hazard assessment in Hawke Bay. NIWA Client Report HAM2007-070, Hamilton, New Zealand. 82 pp.
Cole, R., M. Stevenson, S. Hanchet, R. Gorman, G. Rickard, D. Morrisey, and S. Handley, (2007): Information on benthic impacts in support of the Southern Blue Whiting Fishery Plan. Final Research Report for Ministry of Fisheries Research Project ZBD2005-16 Objectives 1-6, 33 pp.
Oldman, J., R. Gorman and M. Lewis (2007). Central Waitemata Harbour contaminant study. Harbour hydrodynamic, wave and sediment-transport model implementation and calibration. ARC06217 & ARC07236. Hamilton, NIWA. HAM2007-102: 81.
Stevens, C., R. Gorman and M. Smith (2007). Suggested finescale wave energy study sites MEL07516. Christchurch, NIWA. CHC2007-150: 12 p. : 10 figs, 17 refs p. 12.
Bell, R.G.; Gorman, R.M. (2007). Coastal hazards – rising problems, Water and Atmosphere, 15(3): 16-17.
Stephens, S., K. Bryan, R. M. Gorman and G. Coco (2007). "Forecasting currents could save lives." Coastal News(35): 1-2.
Gorman, R.M. (2006). Wave and tide conditions in Foveaux Strait on 13 May 2006. NIWA Client Report HAM2006-141, Hamilton, New Zealand. 36 pp.
Stott, R., R. Davies-Colley, J. Oldman, R. Gorman, D. Ramsay, and N. Norton (2006). Westland milk products proposed ocean outfall investigation, NIWA Client Report HAM2006-105, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Bell, R., D. Goring, R. Gorman, M. Hicks, H. Hurran, and D. Ramsay (2006) Impacts of climate change on the coastal margins of the Bay of Plenty, NIWA Client Report HAM2006-031, 137 pp.
Gorman, R., Mullan, B., Ramsay, D., Reid, S., Stephens, S., Thompson, C., Walsh, J., Walters, K. and Wild, M. (2006). Impacts of long term climate change on weather and coastal hazards for Wellington City, NIWA Client Report HAM2006-036.
Gorman, R.M., (2006). Assessment of the wave energy resource around New Zealand, NIWA Client Report WLG2005-75.
Snelder, T. H., J. R. Leathwick, K. L. Dey, M. A. Weatherhead, G. D. Fenwick, M. P. Francis, R. M. Gorman, J. M. Grieve, M. G. Hadfield, J. E. Hewitt, K. M. Richardson, A. A. Rowden, M. J. Uddstrom, M. Wild and J. R. Zeldis (2005). The New Zealand Marine Environment Classification, Ministry for the Environment.
Gorman, R.M.; Reid, S.J.; Chiswell, S.; Smith, M. (2005). Marine weather and sea conditions of the Great South Basin. NIWA Client Report WLG2005-75.
Reid, S.J.; Gorman, R.M.; Chiswell, S.; Smith, M. (2005). Marine weather and sea conditions of the East Coast Basin. NIWA Client Report WLG2005-2.
Stevens, C.L.; Smith, M.J.; Gorman, R.M. (2005). Ocean bounty: energy from waves and tides, Water and Atmosphere, 13(4): 16-17.
Gorman, R.; Heydenrych, C. (2004). Hauraki Gulf wave climate simulation. NIWA Client Report HAM2003-2004-092.
Sanders, I.; Gardiner, A.; Penny, G.; Gorman, R. (2004). An opportunity to ride the crest - New Zealand wave energy potential. Energy Wise News 84: 44-46.
Bell, R.G.; Gorman, R.M. (2003). Overview of weather and coastal hazards in the Northland region - Part II: Coastal hazards. NIWA Client Report HAM2003-114. 46 pp.
Gorman, R.M.; Bell, R.G.; Hume, T.M.; Goring, D.G. (2003). Sea conditions at the Manukau bar on 16 August 2003. NIWA Client Report HAM2003-147.
Gorman, R.; Stephens, S. (2003). Wave buoy deployment at the Mokohinau Islands: Data Report May 2001-April 2002. NIWA Client Report HAM2003-026.
Gorman, R.; Stephens, S. (2003). Wave buoy deployment at the Mokohinau Islands: Data Report May 2000-April 2001. NIWA Client Report HAM2003-025.
Gorman, R.; Stephens, S. (2003). Wave buoy deployment at the Mokohinau Islands: Data Report May 1999-April 2000. NIWA Client Report HAM2003-024.
Gorman, R.; Stephens, S. (2003). Wave buoy deployment at the Mokohinau Islands: Data Report May 1998-April 1999. NIWA Client Report HAM2003-023.
Ray, D.; Gorman, R.; Oldman, J.W.; Clearwater, S.; Grange, K.; Handley, S.; Macaskill, B. (2003). Marsden B Power Station: Effects of cooling water abstraction and discharge. NIWA Client Report HAM2003-111.
Bell, R.G.; Gorman, R.M. (2003). Coastal Hazards. Tephra 20: 21-26.
Gorman, R.M.; Weatherhead, M.A.; Ross, A.H. (2002). Otago Regional Council coastal information: waves. NIWA Client Report CHC2002-006. 43 pp.
Gorman, R.; Hicks, M.; Walsh, J. (2002). Canterbury open-coast wave refraction and longshore transport study. NIWA Client Report ENC02509. 51 pp.
Hadfield, M.; Uddstrom, M.; Goring, D.; Gorman, R.; Wild, M.; Stephens, S.; Shankar, U.; Niven, K.; Snelder, T. (2002). Physical variables for the New Zealand Marine Environment Classification System: development and description of data layers. NIWA Client Report CHC2002-043. 59 pp.
Tait, A.; Bell, R.; Burgess, S.; Gorman, R.; Gray, W.; Larsen, H.; Mullan, B.; Reid, S.; Sansom, J.; Thompson, C.; Wratt, D.; Harkness, M. (2002). Meteorological hazards and the potential impacts of climate change in Wellington Region. NIWA NIWA Client Report WLG2002/19. 155 pp.
Smith, M.J.; Gorman, R.M.; Stevens, C.L.; McGregor, J.A. (2002). Waves in shallow water. Water and Atmosphere 10(2): 20-21.
Gorman, R.M.; Revell, M.J. (2002). Reconstruction of the Wahine storm by computer modelling. Coastal News 21: 15.
Laing, A.K.; Gorman, R.M. (2001). Wave energy environments in New Zealand. NIWA Client Report WLG2001/79. 43 pp.
Wild, M.; Reid, S.; Gorman, R.; Mason, C. (2001). Wave climate and water quality assessment in relation to proposed Pegasus Bay marine farm. National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research NIWA Client Report CHC01/101. 56 pp.
Gorman, R.M. (2000). Lower Fox River Study: 3-Dimensional hydrodynamic modelling. NIWA Draft confidential client report for Limno-Tech (USA).
Gorman, R.M. (2000). The New Zealand coastal wave climate: 1979-1993 WAM hindcast. NIWA Internal Report 66. 60 pp.
Laing, A.K.; Bell, R.G.; Goring, D.G.; Gorman, R.M.; Reid, S.J.; Renwick, J.A. (2000). Kapiti Coast erosion hazard investigations: waves, tides, storm surge and sea-level rise. National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research NIWA Client Report LUM01301/1.
Swales, A.; Hume, T.M.; Gorman, R.; Perano, K.; MacDonald, I.; Budd, R.; Liefting, R. (2000). Investigations for Te Tawa Marina, Tauranga Harbour: sediments and geology. National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research NIWA Client Report HDL90203.
Bell, R.G.; Green, M.O.; Hume, T.M.; Gorman, R.M. (2000). What regulates sedimentation in estuaries? Water and Atmosphere 8(4): 13-16.
Laing, A.K.; Gorman, R.M. (2000). The ocean wave climate around New Zealand
Bell, R.G.; MacDonald, I.; Ray, D.E.; Turner, S.J.; Gorman, R.M. (1999). Oceanographic and water quality investigations for the Wanganui outfall. NIWA Client Report WAD90204/1.
Gorman, R.M.; Belberova, D. (1999). Maraetai Beach wave hindcasting study. NIWA Client Report ARC90247.
Gorman, R.M. (1999). Wave buoy deployment at the Mokohinau Islands: Data Report May 1998-December 1998. NIWA Client Report ARC90244.
Gorman, R.M. (1999). Analysis of 1998 wave data for the Port Taranaki ship motion study. NIWA CR WGT90201.
Gorman, R.; Liefting, R.; Swales, A. (1999). Investigations for Te Tawa Marina, Tauranga Harbour: numerical modelling of currents, tides and waves. National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Client Report HDL90201.
Black, K.P.; Oldman, J.W.; Bell, R.G.; Gorman, R.; Hume, T.M. (1998). Mangawhai - Pakiri Sand Study. Module 5 : Technical report numerical modelling. The working Party Mangawhai - Pakiri Sand Study, ARC Environment, Auckland Regional Council Client Report ARC60201/8. 72 p + appr. 100 p of figures.
Gorman, R.; Laing, A.; Copeland, J. (1998). Implementation of the WAM wave generation model in the Southwest Pacific. NIWA Internal Report 98/05.
Gorman, R.M. (1998). Assessment of the WAM and SWAN wave models for shallow water estuary applications. NIWA Internal Report 98/01.
Grant, D.; Black, K.; Osborne, P.; Gorman, R.; Bryan, K.; Villard, P.; Douglass, S.; Radford, J.; Flint, S.; Watkins, N. (1998). Surf zone experiments at Cooks Beach and Tairua North, Coromandel, New Zealand. NIWA Internal Report 98/03.
Black, K.P.; Beamsley, B.; Gorman, R.M. (1997). Wave refraction model confirmation in the Poverty Bay, Gisborne, New Zealand. Earth Sciences Coastal Marine Group, University of Waikato Report to the Port of Gisborne.
Black, K.P.; Gorman, R.M.; Stephens, S.; Beamsley, B.J.; Healy, T.R.; Bell, R.G.; Oldman, J.W. (1997). Numerical modelling for the proposed Port Gisborne Ltd expansion. Joint Centre of Excellence in Coastal Oceanography and Marine Geology; Coastal Marine Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Waikato; National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Report prepared for Port Gisborne Ltd.
Gorman, R.M. (1997). Wave analysis for the Port Taranaki ship motion study. NIWA Client Report WGT80201/1.
Gorman, R.; Stephens, S.; Beamsley, B.; Black, K.; Bryan, K.; Healy, T. (1997). Hydrodynamic study of Poverty Bay, May 1997. Joint Centre of Excellence in Coastal Oceanography and Marine Geology; Coastal Marine Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Waikato; National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Hamilton Report on behalf of Port Gisborne Ltd.
Mathew, J.; Gorman, R.M.; Stephens, S.A.; Beamsley, B.J.; Black, K.P.; Healy, T.R. (1997). Side Scan Sonar investigation relating to the proposed Port Gisborne expansion. Joint Centre of Excellence in Coastal Oceanography and Marine Geology; Coastal Marine Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Waikato; National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Internal Consulting Report.
Stephens, S.A.; Healy, T.R.; Black, K.P.; Beamsley, B.J.; Gorman, R.M. (1997). Overview summary for the Port Gisborne expansion. Joint Centre of Excellence in Coastal Oceanography and Marine Geology; Coastal Marine Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Waikato; National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Report prepared for Port Gisborne Ltd.
Laing, A.K.; Reid, S.J.; Gorman, R.M.; Macky, G.H. (1997). Ocean Waves - How do we model that storm event? Water and Atmosphere 5(4): 10-12.
Bell, R.G.; Gorman, R.; Carter, G.S.; Oldman, J.W.; Black, K.P. (1996). Numerical modelling of a storm discharge from the upgraded Mangere wastewater treatment plant. Watercare Services Ltd., Auckland. NIWA Client Report WSL60203/4.
Greilach, P.; You, Z.-J.; Black, K.P.; Gorman, R.M. (1996). Sediment characteristics in Port Phillip Bay. Marine & Freshwater Resources Institute, Victoria Technical Report for CSIRO Environmental Projects Office. 30 pp.
Oldman, J.W.; Black, K.P.; Bell, R.G.; Gorman, R. (1996). Numerical modelling of additional future discharge options for the Mangere wastewater treatment plant. Watercare Services Ltd., Auckland. NIWA Client Report WSL60203/3.
Black, K.P.; Bell, R.G.; Oldman, J.W.; Gorman, R.M.; Oulton, D. (1995). Numerical modelling of a future diffuse shoreline discharge option for the Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant. National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research Consultancy Report WSL60203/1.
Black, K.P.; Moran, P.J.; Burrage, D.M.; De'ath, G.; Gorman, R.M. (1995). A new generation of regional numerical dispersal models simulating the movement of crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks. Victorian Institute of Marine Sciences report to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.
Gorman, R.M.; Black, K.P.; Sokolov, S. (1995). Physical processes and sediment transport study for proposed modifications to the Port of Taranaki. Victorian Institute of Marine Sciences Consulting report.
Gorman, R.M.; Sokolov, S.; Turnbull, J. (1995). Marsden A Power Station consent renewal thermal plume studies. Victorian Institute of Marine Sciences Consulting report.
Gorman, R.M.; Greilach, P. (1995). Numerical modelling of tidal currents in the Ribbon Reefs region of the Great Barrier Reef. Victorian Institute of Marine Sciences Consulting report.
Greilach, P.; You, Z.-J.; Black, K.P.; Gorman, R.M.; de Lange, W.P. (1995). Port Phillip Bay Environmental Study, Task P7: sediment sampling, Vol. 1 - main report. Victorian Institute of Marine Sciences consulting report. 54 pp.
Greilach, P.; You, Z.-J.; Black, K.P.; Gorman, R.M.; de Lange, W.P. (1995). Port Phillip Bay Environmental Study, Task P7: sediment sampling Vol. 2 - summary of site details and viscometry results. Victorian Institute of Marine Sciences consulting report.
Greilach, P.; You, Z.-J.; Black, K.P.; Gorman, R.M.; de Lange, W.P. (1995). Port Phillip Bay Environmental Study, Task P7: sediment sampling Vol. 3 - Grain size analyses & selected underwater photographs. Victorian Institute of Marine Sciences consulting report.
Greilach, P.; Gorman, R., M.; Jenkins, G. (1995). An assessment of environmental effects of a submarine optical fibre cable crossing of Bass Strait: an addendum. Victorian Institute of Marine Sciences consulting report.
Black, K.P.; Gorman, R.M.; Turnbull, J. (1994). Assessment of bayside beach E. coli levels after the sewer overflow in the Maribyrnong River on December 21 1993. Victorian Institute of Marine Sciences consulting report.
Gorman, R.M.; Black, K.P.; Turnbull, J. (1994). Assessment of bayside beach E. coli levels after the 1992 sewer overflows in the Maribyrnong River. Victorian Institute of Marine Sciences Consulting report.