Subtidal sea level and current variations in the northern reach of San Francisco Bay
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Abstract
Analyses of sea level and current-meter data using digital filters and a variety of statistical methods show a variety of phenomena related to non-local coastal forcing and local tidal forcing in the northern reach of San Francisco Bay, a partially mixed estuary. Low-frequency variations in sea level are dominated by non-local variations in coastal sea level and also show a smaller influence from tidally induced fortnightly sea level variations. Low-frequency currents demonstrate a gravitational circulation which is modified by changes in tidal-current speed over the spring-neap tidal cycle. Transients in gravitational circulation induce internal oscillations with periods of two to four days.
Suggested Citation
Walters, R.A., and Gartner, J.W., 1985, Subtidal sea level and current variations in the northern reach of San Francisco Bay: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, v. 21, no. 1, p. 17-32, https://doi.org/10.1016/0272-7714(85)90003-4.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Subtidal sea level and current variations in the northern reach of San Francisco Bay |
| Series title | Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science |
| DOI | 10.1016/0272-7714(85)90003-4 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1985 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | San Francisco Bay-Delta, Pacific Regional Director's Office |
| Description | 16 p. |
| First page | 17 |
| Last page | 32 |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Other Geospatial | San Francisco Bay |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |