Modeling the Circulation of the Atchafalaya Bay System During Winter Cold Front Events. Part 1. Model Description and Validation
Abstract
The Atchalalaya Bay system consists of a series of 5 shallow bays in southern Louisiana (U.S.A.) that are dominated by the circulation of the Atchafalaya River plume. Winter cold fronts have a significant impact on the resuspension and transport of sediments in this region and a better understanding of the circulation during these events is absolutely necessary for determining the sediment transport patterns of the Atchafalaya Bay system and the adjacent shelf area. Understanding the circulation of this region is also crucial for environmental studies as well. This work describes the implementation of the Navy Coastal Ocean Model.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA484799
Entities
People
- Mark Cobb
- Nan D. Walker
- Timothy R. Keen
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory