Finite element solution methods for circulation in estuaries

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Edited by: J. P. LaibleC.A. BrebbiaW. Gray, and G. Pinder

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Abstract

In this paper, the shallow water equations are used to approximate the depth-mean circulation in estuaries.  The time scales of the motions can be conveniently divided into three ranges: 1) low-frequency (residual) variations with periods of two days or longer, 2) tidal-frequency variations, and 3) high-frequency variations with periods of an hour or shorter.  The emphasis here will be on the tidal-period variations that are characterized by line spectra and thus allow a harmonic decomposition of the governing equations.

Publication type Book chapter
Publication Subtype Book Chapter
Title Finite element solution methods for circulation in estuaries
ISBN 978-3-662-11744-6
Year Published 1984
Language English
Publisher Springer
Contributing office(s) San Francisco Bay-Delta, Pacific Regional Director's Office
Description 10 p.
Larger Work Type Book
Larger Work Subtype Monograph
Larger Work Title Finite elements in water resources
First page 587
Last page 596
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