Artículo
Modelling the suspended matter dynamics in a marine environment using a three dimensional σ coordinate model: application to the eastern Irish Sea
Autor/es | Periáñez Rodríguez, Raúl |
Departamento | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Física Aplicada I |
Fecha de publicación | 2002 |
Fecha de depósito | 2022-04-12 |
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Resumen | A numerical model to study the suspended matter dynamics in the sea has been developed. The model solves the three dimensional hydrodynamic equations, that are written in normalized σ coordinates so that vertical resolution ... A numerical model to study the suspended matter dynamics in the sea has been developed. The model solves the three dimensional hydrodynamic equations, that are written in normalized σ coordinates so that vertical resolution is not reduced in the shallower regions. Wave–current interaction has also been included. Simultaneously, the model solves the suspended matter equation, also written in normalized coordinates, that includes advection, diffusion and settling of particles. Deposition and erosion of the sediment, that are formulated using threshold velocities, are incorporated into the sea bed boundary condition of the suspended matter equation. A standard formula for flocculation has also been used. The model has been applied to the eastern Irish Sea. Computed and observed suspended matter concentrations have been compared: both set of data are in good agreement. The model has also been tested through the study of the dispersion of radionuclides released from a nuclear fuel reprocessing plant. Sensitivity studies have been carried out. |
Agencias financiadoras | European Union (UE) Comisión Interministerial de Ciencia y Tecnología (CICYT). España |
Identificador del proyecto | FI4PCT960046
AMB97-1720-CE |
Cita | Periáñez Rodríguez, R. (2002). Modelling the suspended matter dynamics in a marine environment using a three dimensional σ coordinate model: application to the eastern Irish Sea. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 26 (5), 583-601. |
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