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| Plus, Martin; Dumas, Franck; Stanisiere, Jean-yves; Maurer, Daniele. |
| A numerical model (MARS-2D) was developed, with the aim of describing the hydrodynamics that prevail in Arcachon Bay. Direct model results as well as derived mixing and transport time-scales (tidal prism, local and integrated flushing times, age of water masses), were used to understand the behaviour of water masses and exchanges between the Bay and its frontiers. Particular attention was paid to the processes that drive the hydrodynamics (tides, wind and rivers), in order to understand their respective influence. The Arcachon Bay hydrodynamic system appears primarily to be highly influenced by tides; secondarily, by winds. About two third of the lagoon total volume is flushed in and out at each tidal cycle, which represent a mean tidal prism of 384... |
| Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Arcachon Bay; Tracer; Age of seawater; Flushing time; Tidal prism; Residual fluxes; Hydrodynamics. |
| Ano: 2009 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/2009/publication-6424.pdf |
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