Finite element solution methods for circulation in estuaries
By: Roy A. Walters
Edited by: J. P. Laible, C.A. Brebbia, W. Gray, and G. Pinder
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Abstract
In this paper, the shallow water equations are used to approximate the depth-mean circulation in estuaries. The time scales of the motions can be conveniently divided into three ranges: 1) low-frequency (residual) variations with periods of two days or longer, 2) tidal-frequency variations, and 3) high-frequency variations with periods of an hour or shorter. The emphasis here will be on the tidal-period variations that are characterized by line spectra and thus allow a harmonic decomposition of the governing equations.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Finite element solution methods for circulation in estuaries |
| ISBN | 978-3-662-11744-6 |
| Year Published | 1984 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Contributing office(s) | San Francisco Bay-Delta, Pacific Regional Director's Office |
| Description | 10 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Monograph |
| Larger Work Title | Finite elements in water resources |
| First page | 587 |
| Last page | 596 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |