Implementation of a hydrodynamic model for the upper Potomac Estuary
By: Raymond W. Schaffranek and Robert A. Baltzer
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Abstract
A vertically integrated, two-dimensional hydrodynamic/transport model has been implemented for the upper extent of the Potomac Estuary between Indian Head and Morgantown, Md. The model computes water-surface elevations, flow velocities, and time-varying constituent concentrations by numerically integrating finite-difference forms of the equations of mass and momentum conservation in conjunction with transport equations for heat, salt, and dissolved constituents. Previous, preliminary calibration efforts have been extended and validity of the model implementation improved. Field-measured and model-computed water levels compare within ?? 2 cm and maximum computed flood and ebb flow discharges are within 3% of measured values. Indications are that further improvements can be effected.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
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| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Implementation of a hydrodynamic model for the upper Potomac Estuary |
| ISBN | 0872627195 |
| Year Published | 1989 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Publ by ASCE |
| Publisher location | New York, NY, United States |
| First page | 484 |
| Last page | 492 |
| Conference Title | Proceedings of the 1989 National Conference on Hydraulic Engineering |
| Conference Location | New Orleans, LA, USA |
| Conference Date | 14 August 1989 through 18 August 1989 |
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