Tidal dynamics in channels: single channels

Souza, A.J.; Hill, A.E.. 2006 Tidal dynamics in channels: single channels. Journal of Geophysical Research, 111 (C9). C09037. 10.1029/2006JC003469

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Abstract/Summary

Intricate networks of tidal channels such as are found in fjordic, barrier island and branching estuarine systems are often at risk from contaminant inputs and can be important as spawning grounds or migration pathways for marine organisms. These intricate systems are rarely spatially resolved in regional-scale numerical tidal models, and the setting up of a specific detailed numerical model for the purpose of rapidly assessing the likely tidal behavior of such geometrically complex systems carries a high overhead. As a first step we describe a simple, not published before, algorithm, which permits rapid assessment of the linear tidal dynamics in a single tidal channel. The method will be extended to channel networks in a companion article. The method needs only a minimum of input data, namely, (1) the forcing tidal elevation amplitude and phase at the entrances of the channel directly exposed to the open sea and (2) the length and depth of the channel. The performance of the method is tested against observations in the Menai Straits, UK, by applying the case of a single channel forced at either end with friction.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1029/2006JC003469
Programmes:	Oceans 2025 > Sustainable marine resources
ISSN:	0148-0227
Additional Keywords:	REF ISI AR0607 THEME 6 PROG3 LLM991 JOURNAL NISCDEC06 OPM2006 AJWDEC06 HIJ JOURNAL UKPUBLICSECTOR MENAI STRAIT POLIRISH TIDAL CHANNELS TIDAL DYNAMICS
NORA Subject Terms:	Marine Sciences
Date made live:	07 Oct 2008 12:39 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/2062

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