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<p>A three-dimensional operational hydrodynamic model of the Baltic Sea (M3D_UG) developed based on the Princeton Ocean Model (POM) was applied to model water exchange in the Oder River mouth area. Due to wind-driven back flow in the Oder mouth, a simplified operational model of river discharge was also developed based on the water budget in a stream channel. Linking the Oder discharge and Baltic Sea models into a single system allowed simulating hydrodynamic conditions in the Szczecin Lagoon and the Pomeranian Bay. Since the model adequately approximates hydrodynamic variability, it is a reliable tool for modeling water exchange in the Oder River mouth area and for assessing Oder water spread in the Baltic Sea.</p>
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A three-dimensional operational hydrodynamic model of the Baltic Sea (M3D_UG) developed based on the Princeton Ocean Model (POM) was applied to model water exchange in the Oder River mouth area. Due to wind-driven back flow in the Oder mouth, a simplified operational model of river discharge was also developed based on the water budget in a stream channel. Linking the Oder discharge and Baltic Sea models into a single system allowed simulating hydrodynamic conditions in the Szczecin Lagoon and the Pomeranian Bay. Since the model adequately approximates hydrodynamic variability, it is a reliable tool for modeling water exchange in the Oder River mouth area and for assessing Oder water spread in the Baltic Sea.

Modeling water exchange in the Oder River mouth area

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

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A three-dimensional operational hydrodynamic model of the Baltic Sea (M3D_UG) developed based on the Princeton Ocean Model (POM) was applied to model water...

Modeling water exchange in the Oder River mouth area

Publicado en línea: 05 abr 2007

Páginas: 55 - 67

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10009-007-0002-9

Palabras clave
numerical modeling, water exchange, Oder River mouth

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Modeling water exchange in the Oder River mouth area

Publicado en línea: 05 abr 2007

Páginas: 55 - 67

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10009-007-0002-9

Palabras clavenumerical modeling, water exchange, Oder River mouth

This content is open access.

Palabras clave
numerical modeling, water exchange, Oder River mouth