Three-dimensional Modeling of the Seasonal Transition of Salinity in San Francisco Bay: From Well Mixed to Stratified Conditions

摘要

A three-dimensional San Francisco Bay Area numerical Model (BAM3D) has been built in order to simulate the hydrodynamic conditions and the transport of salinity throughout the Bay. The model was built using DELFT3D, a general 3D modeling system developed by WL/Delft Hydraulics. BAM3D is part of an extensive modeling effort designed to study the impacts of the proposed San Francisco International Airport Development Program. The model is able to reproduce salinity changes in South San Francisco Bay that take place either in a matter of days or gradually during weeks and therefore it can be used for the assessment of the impacts generated by physical changes to the Bay due to the proposed Airfield Redevelopment Program.