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An external–internal mode coupling for a 3D hydrodynamical model for applications at regional scale (MARS)
Lazure, P.; Dumas, F. (2008). An external–internal mode coupling for a 3D hydrodynamical model for applications at regional scale (MARS). Adv. Water Resour. 31(2): 233-250. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.advwatres.2007.06.010
In: Advances in Water Resources. Elsevier: Southampton. ISSN 0309-1708; e-ISSN 1872-9657, more
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Keyword
    Marine/Coastal
Author keywords
    3D model; Hydrodynamics; Numerical scheme; Time splitting; Bay of Biscay

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  • Lazure, P.
  • Dumas, F.

Abstract
    This paper presents a 3D model in sigma coordinates. Although the principles it is based on have been established for some time, some original aspects for this type of 3D mode splitting model are presented here. The model was designed to simulate flows in various coastal areas from the regional scale down to the inshore scale of small bays or estuaries where circulation is generally driven by a mix of processes. The processes to be modeled enable simplifications of the Navier–Stokes equations on the classic Boussinesq and hydrostatic hypotheses. These equations are transformed within a sigma framework to make free surface processing easier. The main point of our demonstration focuses on the original aspect of the coupling between barotropic and baroclinic modes especially designed for ADI. It explains how full consistency of the transport calculated within the 2D and 3D equation sets was obtained. Lastly, we describe the physical processes simulated on a realistic configuration at a regional scale in the Bay of Biscay.

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