An investigation of wind-driven topographically controlled motions in the Northern Adriatic

Kuzmić, Milivoj; Orlić, Mirko; Karabeg, Muhamed; Jeftić, Ljubomir (1985) An investigation of wind-driven topographically controlled motions in the Northern Adriatic. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 21 (4). pp. 481-499. ISSN 0272-7714

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Abstract

The present paper describes a three-dimensional hydrodynamical numerical model of the Northern Adriatic. The model is based on the approach of N.S. Heaps in which the integral transformations are used to reproduce the vertical distribution of velocity. The model is applied to reproduce the wind-induced motion in the Northern Adriatic during winter. Hydrographic, sea level and current data collected during the MEDALPEX are used to verify the model predictions. Analysis of the empirical data suggests that the bura wind induces the most pronounced, although transient, contribution to the Northern Adriatic current field. The model predictions clearly show the controlling influence of a shallower bottom along the Italian coast. The model to data comparison suggests for the eddy viscosity coefficient value an order of magnitude lower than expected from literature data. The quadratic law for bottom friction and wind-stress curl have been identified as possible improvements of the model.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	numerical model; sea-level changes; currents; models; Adriatic Sea
Subjects:	NATURAL SCIENCES > Geology
Divisions:	Division for Marine and Enviromental Research
Depositing User:	Milivoj Kuzmić
Date Deposited:	08 Jul 2015 14:02
URI:	http://fulir.irb.hr/id/eprint/2032
DOI:	10.1016/0272-7714(85)90052-6

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