Generalized Model for Storm Surges

Gour Tsyh Yeh, Fei Fan Yeh

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Abstract

A two-dimensional numerical simulation model of storm surges based on the vertically integrated hydrodynamic equations of continuity and monraentum is adopted. The model embodies the inundation over the low-lying land surface with moving water-land interfaces. Kind stress coefficient is considered not only function of wind speed hut also dependent on the temperature differential between air and water. Bottom stress is treated by an evaluation of convolution integrals over the surface slope pressure depression and wind shear. The contribution of momentum, by river inflows is taken into account. Particular attention is directed to the treatment of nonlinear terms in the governing equations to insure the improvement of numerical stability and accuracy. The model is applied to the New Jersey Coastal area and reproduces the historical storm surges quite well both at Atlanta City and Sandy Hook.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 15th Coastal Engineering Conference 1976
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages921-933
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9780872620834
DOIs
StatePublished - 1977
Event15th International Conference on Coastal Engineering 1976 - Honolulu, United States
Duration: 11 Jul 197617 Jul 1976

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference
Volume1976-July
ISSN (Print)0161-3782

Conference

Conference15th International Conference on Coastal Engineering 1976
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu
Period11/07/7617/07/76

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