High-Resolution Modeling of Hood Canal

Abstract

The project goal is to develop advanced modeling systems for use in high-energy, stratified river mouths and estuaries, integrating closely with observations from remote sensing and autonomous measurement systems. Specific objectives of the project are to: 1) Extend the capabilities of an existing pre-operational ocean forecast model to provide shortterm (72 hour) daily forecasts at high spatial resolution (~50 m). 2) Use the model in forecast mode to help plan field operations for the USRS experiment in Hood Canal, WA in April 2018. 3) Evaluate model performance against the high-resolution observations from the USRS experiment, specifically addressing model nesting and resolution choices, and exploring limits to the use of a hydrostatic model.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Jan 23, 2018
Source ID
N000141812061

Entities

People

  • Parker MacCready

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research
  • United States Navy
  • University of Washington

Tags

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers