A Numerical Model of a Fjord Estuary. I. Basic Considerations and Proposed Finite Difference Schemes,

Abstract

It is desired to construct a numerical prediction model of the physical processes of circulation in a fjord estuary. A brief review of meteorological and oceanographic modeling techniques is given. The importance of special coordinate systems and choice of grid schemes are discussed. The review of previous modeling work indicates that physical boundaries and the manner in which they are treated are likely to be major new problems to be solved in coastal models. A three dimensional ten layer model is proposed and a set of finite difference equations given. A simplification to a vertical-longitudinal fjord model is made and this set of equations are also given. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0755233

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  • J. Brian Matthews

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Difference Equations
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Grids
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mathematics
  • Real Variables
  • Three Dimensional

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