A 3D finite-element model of the Adriatic tides
In: Journal of Marine Systems. Elsevier: Tokyo; Oxford; New York; Amsterdam. ISSN 0924-7963; e-ISSN 1879-1573, more
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| Keywords |
Analysis > Mathematical analysis > Numerical analysis > Finite element method
Modelling
Motion > Water motion > Water currents > Tidal currents
Residual flow
Simulation
MED, Adriatic [Marine Regions]
Marine/Coastal |
| Author keywords |
finite-element model; Adriatic Sea; tidal residual currents |
| Authors | | Top |
- Cushman-Roisin, B.
- Naimie, C.E.
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| Abstract |
A 3D finite-element numerical model is applied to the Adriatic Sea to simulate its tidal motions. This fully nonlinear model includes a free surface, very realistic topography, and an advanced turbulence closure. Comparison with available tidal elevations at coastal stations and with tidal ellipses at a few locations in the open sea demonstrates that the model simulations are highly accurate. The results are then used to determine the 3D distribution of the tidal residual currents. |
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