A one-dimensional, implicit, finite-difference model is
developed, calibrated and verified for three estuaries along
the central Oregon coast. The model is used to generate controlled
data for a large number of hypothetical estuaries.
Two non-dimensional coefficients, K[subscript F], and. K[subscript I], are developed
incorporating physical characteristics of the estuary which
summarize the effects due to friction and inertia, respectively,
These coefficients are used to explain the variability of tidal
response throughout the complete range of hypothetical estuaries
investigated. A predictive algorithm based on the derived
relationships is presented and examples of its application to
real estuaries is given.
The results of this study can be used to predict modifications
in tidal response due to proposed physical changes in an
estuary, such as entrance dredging or filling of tidal flats.
Field data of velocity, temperature and salinity for the
Yaquina, Alsea and Siletz estuaries is included with the paper. / Graduation date: 1974
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ORGSU/oai:ir.library.oregonstate.edu:1957/32155 |
| Date | 13 March 1974 |
| Creators | Goodwin, Carl R. |
| Source Sets | Oregon State University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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