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The study of tidal systems: mathematical tidal models

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Hydraulic Behaviour of Estuaries

Part of the book series: Civil Engineering Hydraulics Series ((CEH))

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Various analytical, numerical and simulation techniques are available for use in predicting the effects of engineering works on estuarine regimen. They may generally be divided into two types.

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  1. Simon Engineering Laboratories, University of Manchester, UK

    D. M. McDowell & B. A. O’Connor

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McDowell, D.M., O’Connor, B.A. (1977). The study of tidal systems: mathematical tidal models. In: Hydraulic Behaviour of Estuaries. Civil Engineering Hydraulics Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-01118-6_6

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