An Approach for Hydrodynamic Modeling of Maine's Estuaries

摘要

A hydrodynamic study of the Upper Penobscot Bay in Maine was conducted using a three dimensional finite difference model. Penobscot Bay is a major commercial, industrial, and fishing center for the state. Models for water and waste movement are needed due to the rapid industrial growth along Maine's coast and the subsequent water pollution problems. The model used here, GAL (for Galerkin) was implemented on the University of Maine IBM 370 System and to supplement printed output, pictoral representations of calculations current velocities are provided. Five sets of data are needed for the model: (1) bathymetry, (2) tidal, (3) river flow, (4) wind, and (5) current characteristics data. The Navier-Stokes equations and the continuity equations are used to describe processes causing water motion. A comparison of model results and actual field data show some successful significant information.