Adaptation of the solution of the two-dimensional tidal equations using the method of characteristics to wind-induced currents and storm surges

H. M. Cekirge*, R. W. Lardner, R. J. Fraga

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Abstract

The method of characteristics, previously employed to predict two-dimensional tidal flows, is extended to examine wind-driven currents and storm surges. After the shallow-water equations used to model flow in coastal regions are given, modifications are made in two of the forcing functions to incorporate wind contributions. Two hypothetical storms are constructed and results are presented in a series of figures which show sea-level heights and velocity fields at various times as the storm progresses.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1081-1090
Number of pages10
JournalComputers and Mathematics with Applications
Volume12
Issue number10 PART A
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1986

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Acknowledgements--The authors would like to thank the Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO) which supported this research effort under University of Petroleum and Minerals, Research Institute Contract No. 24079.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Computational Theory and Mathematics
  • Computational Mathematics

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