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Abstract
The two-dimensional finite element model SHYFEM is used to study the hydrodynamics and variability of temperature and salinity of the Taranto Sea. The model is calibrated and validated with experimental data collected by local research organizations during in situ campaigns from 2000 to 2001. A 1-year simulation was set up taking into account different forcings such as tide, meteorological data, and fresh water discharges. The results show that the temperature variability is well reproduced in the basin and salinity is mainly determined by the contribution of fresh water inflow and evaporation process. The final results from the model are in good agreement with the measured data and this study will be a first step towards a water quality model for the Taranto Sea.
Acknowledgements
The work has been carried out in the framework of the SPICAMAR project, as collaboration between ISMAR-CNR of Venice and Physics Department, University of Bari.
The authors wish to thank CoNISMa (Prof. A. Tursi) and Prof. L. Guerriero of Physics Department, University of Bari for the funding that enabled the study with the mathematical model SHYFEM. Special thanks to: Servizi Tecnici Nazionali, Biology Department, University of Bari, Istituto Meteorologico L. Ferrajolo of Taranto and Istituto Talassografico CNR of Taranto for the availability of the experimental data.
The authors also want to thank the unknown reviewers for the useful comments and suggestions that have helped to improve the quality of the article.
