Preliminary Report on the Numerical Prediction of Tides and Tidal Currents for Various Wind Conditions in the South China Sea.
Abstract
A modified version of Professor W. Hansen's (l966) numerical hydrodynamical prediction model is used to predict typical tide and tidal current variations in the South China Sea for five different wind fields. Cotidal charts constructed from the sum of the major partial tides are presented for higher high and lower low water. The model, basic assumptions and boundary conditions are presented. No statistical evaluation of the model results can be made because of the lack of actual data. However, based on the excellent results obtained with this model for the North Sea and the good correlation with existing South China Sea data, it is believed that these results are superior in detail and accuracy to existing interpretations of the area. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0875681
Entities
People
- Dennis K. Clark
- Sheldon M. Lazanoff
Organizations
- Naval Oceanographic Office