A water quality management model for the Lakes Bay estuarine embayment 2: Hydrodynamic tidal model

Abstract

A time variable tidal flow model was developed to be used interactively with a two‐dimensional, finite segment, water quality model. The continuity equation and the equation of motion were used as coupled model equations and formulated in a finite segment format. Numerical solutions were obtained using a two ‐ step explicit method where velocities, tidal heights, and segment volume were adjusted at half‐time intervals. The model calibration/verification was based on recorded tidal elevation data. The model predictions are in close agreement with the measured data.

Key words:

• Tidal Flow Movement
• Embayment System
• Finite Segment Approach
• Time Variable Model

Notes

Pressent Address: Environ Corporation., Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, U.S.A.