Predicting the vertical structure of tidal current and salinity in San Francisco Bay, California
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Abstract
A two-dimensional laterally averaged numerical estuarine model is developed to study the vertical variations of tidal hydrodynamic properties in the central/north part of San Francisco Bay, California. Tidal stage data, current meter measurements, and conductivity, temperature, and depth profiling data in San Francisco Bay are used for comparison with model predictions. An extensive review of the literature is conducted to assess the success and failure of previous similar investigations and to establish a strategy for development of the present model. A σ plane transformation is used in the vertical dimension to alleviate problems associated with fixed grid model applications in the bay, where the tidal range can be as much as 20–25% of the total water depth. Model predictions of tidal stage and velocity compare favorably with the available field data, and prototype salinity stratification is qualitatively reproduced. Conclusions from this study as well as future model applications and research needs are discussed.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Predicting the vertical structure of tidal current and salinity in San Francisco Bay, California |
| Series title | Water Resources Research |
| DOI | 10.1029/WR026i005p01027 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Year Published | 1990 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Geophysical Union |
| Contributing office(s) | San Francisco Bay-Delta, Pacific Regional Director's Office |
| Description | 19 p. |
| First page | 1027 |
| Last page | 1045 |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Other Geospatial | San Francisco Bay |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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