Modelling the Physical System of Belawan Estuary

Belawan estuary represents one of the most complex and fascinating mixed environments of sea and land, where not only habitat of rich biodiversity but also international seaport infrastructure are at stake. It is therefore a matter of considerable importance to understand the physical system which c...

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Published in:IOP conference series. Materials Science and Engineering 2017-03, Vol.180 (1), p.12124
Main Authors: Tarigan, A P M, Swandana, D, Isma, F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodiversity
Estuaries
Physical properties
Tidal currents
Water depth
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Summary:Belawan estuary represents one of the most complex and fascinating mixed environments of sea and land, where not only habitat of rich biodiversity but also international seaport infrastructure are at stake. It is therefore a matter of considerable importance to understand the physical system which characterizes the dynamics of the estuarine water. The purpose of this study is to model the changing water depths, tidal currents, salt, temperature and sediment concentration over a long stretch of Belawan estuary on an hourly basis. The first essential step is to define the bathymetry based on which other physical parameters are simulated. The study is accomplished by building working computer modules which simplify and model the systems complexities. It should be noted that model validation and improvement is the subject of the next study.
ISSN:1757-8981
1757-899X
DOI:10.1088/1757-899X/180/1/012124