Effects of Hurricane Surge Barrier on Hydraulic Environment, Jamaica Bay, New York; Hydraulic Model Investigation
Abstract
An existing comprehensive physical model that correctly reproduced tides, tidal currents, hurricane surges, and salinity distribution throughout the New York Harbor area and especially the Jamaica Bay complex was used to determine the effects of 13 different hurricane surge barrier plans on the hydraulic environment of Jamaica Bay. The study included tests in the model to determine: (a) the size of the upgated navigation opening that will provide the suppression required inside Jamaica Bay during periods of hurricanes and northeasterly storms; (b) the maximum current velocities in and near the navigation opening that will be experienced by navigation during normal tidal conditions; (c) the effects of the hurricane surge protection structure on tides, tidal currents, salinities, and pollution dispersion patterns within the bay for normal tide conditions; and (d) the minimum area of gated tidal passages required to maintain existing conditions in the bay with respect to salinities and pollution dispersion. During the course of the study, additional tests were conducted to investigate schemes to enhance circulation within the bay.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA030638
Entities
People
- Robert F. Athow Jr.