Lake and coastal modelling

Often, lakes, estuaries and larger scale coastal areas are complex dynamical systems which can be more or less adequately represented by dynamical models; usually a 3d model is useful. The Princeton model has been used in conjunction with a dynamical study of  several Irish Lakes, e.g. The Mask. The surface current field for a SW wind in Esthwaite water, Cumbria, UK is shown:

• Topographically governed circulation is also  very important in such areas of complex bathymetry and coastline; in coatal areas, tidal flow often governs mixing. These processes can sometimes be represented using a 2d model. However, for lakes and in coastal areas, density is crucial for the circulation, so usually a full 3d model is preferable.

SeaMode Oceanographric offer a range of services, including:

• Surveys
• Lake and Coastal Modelling: flow and dispersion studies

For more information please contact:

Peter Bowyer, Oceanographer
services@seamodeoceanographic.com

International tel: +353 86 8216381
Tel. from Ireland: 086 821 6381