HYDRODYNAMIC SIMULATION OF THE UPPER POTOMAC ESTUARY.
By: Raymond W. Schaffranck
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Abstract
Hydrodynamics of the upper extent of the Potomac Estuary between Indian Head and Morgantown, Md. , are simulated using a two-dimensional model. The model computes water-surface elevations and depth-averaged velocities by numerically integrating finite-difference forms of the equations of mass and momentum conservation using the alternating direction implicit method. The fundamental, non-linear, unsteady-flow equations, upon which the model is formulated, include additional terms to account for Coriolis acceleration and meteorological influences. Preliminary model/prototype data comparisons show agreement to within 9% for tidal flow volumes and phase differences within the measured-data-recording interval. Use of the model to investigate the hydrodynamics and certain aspects of transport within this Potomac Estuary reach is demonstrated. Refs.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
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| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | HYDRODYNAMIC SIMULATION OF THE UPPER POTOMAC ESTUARY. |
| ISBN | 0872625451 |
| Year Published | 1986 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | ASCE |
| Publisher location | New York, NY, USA |
| First page | 1572 |
| Last page | 1581 |
| Conference Title | Water Forum '86: World Water Issues in Evolution, Proceedings of the Conference. |
| Conference Location | Long Beach, CA, USA |
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