A 3D finite-element model of the Adriatic tides

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...

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Published in:Journal of marine systems 2002-11, Vol.37 (4), p.279-297
Main Authors: Cushman-Roisin, Benoit, Naimie, Christopher E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adriatic Sea
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Finite-element model
Marine
Physics of the oceans
Surface waves, tides and sea level. Seiches
Tidal residual currents
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0924-7963
1879-1573
DOI:10.1016/S0924-7963(02)00204-X