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Title: Numerical model investigation of tidal phenomena in the Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine

Abstract

A numerical model is developed to examine tidal properties of the Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine. The model is run with a pure M2 tidal input on the open boundary, and calibrated by adjusting the friction coefficient to achieve good agreement with inshore observations. An examination of aspects of the tidal regime is made, with particular attention paid to the upper reaches of the bay. Mean energy and work values are computed. The fundamental period of the system is estimated. The effects of tidal power plants on the tidal regime are examined.

Authors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Environment Canada, Marine Environmental Data Services Branch, Ottawa, Canada
OSTI Identifier:
5759156
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Mar. Geod.; (United States)
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 2:2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
58 GEOSCIENCES; 13 HYDRO ENERGY; BAY OF FUNDY; TIDE; GULF OF MEXICO; TIDAL POWER PLANTS; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; ATLANTIC OCEAN; FRICTION FACTOR; BAYS; CARIBBEAN SEA; POWER PLANTS; SEAS; SURFACE WATERS; 580500* - Oceanography- (1980-1989); 130600 - Hydro Energy- Environmental Aspects

Citation Formats

Greenberg, D A. Numerical model investigation of tidal phenomena in the Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine. United States: N. p., 1979. Web. doi:10.1080/15210607909379345.
Greenberg, D A. Numerical model investigation of tidal phenomena in the Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine. United States. https://doi.org/10.1080/15210607909379345
Greenberg, D A. 1979. "Numerical model investigation of tidal phenomena in the Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine". United States. https://doi.org/10.1080/15210607909379345.
@article{osti_5759156,
title = {Numerical model investigation of tidal phenomena in the Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine},
author = {Greenberg, D A},
abstractNote = {A numerical model is developed to examine tidal properties of the Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine. The model is run with a pure M2 tidal input on the open boundary, and calibrated by adjusting the friction coefficient to achieve good agreement with inshore observations. An examination of aspects of the tidal regime is made, with particular attention paid to the upper reaches of the bay. Mean energy and work values are computed. The fundamental period of the system is estimated. The effects of tidal power plants on the tidal regime are examined.},
doi = {10.1080/15210607909379345},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/5759156}, journal = {Mar. Geod.; (United States)},
number = ,
volume = 2:2,
place = {United States},
year = {Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1979},
month = {Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1979}
}