Tidal intrusion within a mega delta: An unstructured grid modelling approach

This is the first 3D baroclinic model covering the whole Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta

From:
Department for International Development
Published
5 December 2016
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Climate and Environment
Authors:
Bricheno, L.M., Wolf, J, Islam, S

Abstract

The finite volume community ocean model (FVCOM) has been applied to the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) delta in the northern part of the Bay of Bengal in order to simulate tidal hydrodynamics and freshwater flow in a complex river system. The delta region is data-poor in observations of both bathymetry and water level; making it a challenge for accurate hydrodynamic models be configured for and validated in this area. This is the first 3D baroclinic model covering the whole GBM delta from deep water beyond the shelf break to 250 km inland, the limit of tidal penetration.

This research was supported by the Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) programme

Citation

Bricheno, L.M., Wolf, J., Islam, S., Tidal intrusion within a mega delta: An unstructured grid modelling approach, Estuarine Coastal And Shelf Science, vol.182, issue7, pp.12-26, 2016

Tidal intrusion within a mega delta: An unstructured grid modelling approach

Published 5 December 2016
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