Tides in Channels and Closed Basins |
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Numerical model predictions of rotating amphidromic system with (a) no friction, (b) low friction, (c) high friction. (Adapted from Hendershott & Speranza, 1971. Deep-Sea Res ., 18 , 959-980 by M.S. Kearney, University of Maryland) Amphidromic Systems in Long, Narrow Basins (S. Todd, College of the Atlantic) |
The Bay of Fundy is an example of resonance between the natural and tidal frequencies, setting up a standing wave. Amplification produces tidal range of 15 m at the head of the bay.Amphidromic points, cotidal and corange lines in the North Sea, (M. Tomczak, Flinders Institute for Atmospheric and Marine Science) |
Tidal Components | ||
Equilibrium Theory | ||
Dynamic Theory | ||
Amphidromic Systems | ||
Tide Waves | ||
Closed Basins & Channels | ||
Arctic & Antarctic Tides | ||
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Author: E. BoyceCreated: 7 December, 2003Web project for PHYS645 Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, University of Alaska Fairbanks |