Numerical oil trajectory forecast model used to assess the hazard to Long Island beaches from oil entering the New York Bight Apex from February 11--24, 1977
Oil spilling into the Hudson River from a grounded barge (carrying 400,000 gallons) was observed entering the N. Y. Bight Apex on 11 February 1977. A computer model was used to forecast the subsequent trajectory of this oil and to assess the hazard to Long Island beaches. Oil was forecast to wash ashore on the 13th on Rockaway or Long Beach, depending upon the initial position of the oil in the Bight. Oil was observed on Rockaway Beach on the 13th. Additional daily forecasts indicated no further hazard to Long Island, also in accordance with observations, and the forecasts were terminated on the 16th. The model was also used to assess a beaching event that occurred a week later. The complete calculations are available on microfiche in graphics format.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-02-0016
- OSTI ID:
- 7210958
- Report Number(s):
- BNL-50649
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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COASTAL WATERS
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