Abstract
The physical causing and modifying unsteady gravitational circulation in deep estuaries and enclosed bays is described with examples. The manner in which the gravitational circulation controls water quality in a deep estuary is illustrated with special reference to the dissolved oxygen distribution in the Tyne Estuary in 1969.
The failings of one-dimensional and depth-averaged models are assessed and the problems and performance of various types of multidimensional models are discussed.
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Odd, N.V.M., Rodger, J.G. (1985). Hydraulic Aspects of Modelling Water Quality in Deep Estuaries and Enclosed Bays. In: Wilson, J.G., Halcrow, W. (eds) Estuarine Management and Quality Assessment. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-9418-5_7
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