Numerical modeling of Waianae Harbor
The Waianae harbor problem is an example of the use of numerical modeling techniques available at JTRE of the University of Hawaii to assist in the evaluation of oceanographic fluid dynamic flow problems. The numerical techniques are available to assist in the modeling of many problems of interest to the Hawaii Ocean Experiment. One application that has received considerable effort is the formation, propagation, and run-up of tsunami waves. The interaction of tsunami waves with the island chain is an important problem that needs more study. The models can be used to study storm surge interaction with the Hawaii islands and current and circulation around and through the islands. It is important that the modeling not be limited to the usual nonlinear shallow-water models, since they are inappropriate for many of the problems of interest to the Hawaii Ocean Experiment. 6 references, 5 figures.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States); Hawaii Univ., Honolulu (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 6138391
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-85-567; CONF-850153-1; ON: DE85007667
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Aha Huliko - a Hawaiian winter workshop, Honolulu, HI, USA, 1 Jan 1985; Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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