Super-oceanic Winds over a Narrow Coastal Estuary in Onshore Flow Events

Authors

Michael Splitt, Florida Institute of Technology
Steven M. Lazarus, Florida Institute of Technology
Jeff Colvin, Florida Institute of Technology
Bryan P. Holman, Florida Institute of Technology

Document Type

Report

Abstract

Indian River Lagoon Winds -- Shallow water estuary -- Average depth ~ 1 m -- Fetch limited except NNW/SSE -- Stretches 150 miles north/south -- Limited exchange with ocean via inlets -- Improvement of wind forcing -- Wind set-up and surge forecasting -- Significant wave height forecasting -- “cheaper” solutions for ensemble forecasts -- Protection of life & property (NWS) -- Ecological system impacts (local science)

Publication Date

1-13-2016

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Recommended Citation

Splitt, Michael; Lazarus, Steven M.; Colvin, Jeff; and Holman, Bryan P., "Super-oceanic Winds over a Narrow Coastal Estuary in Onshore Flow Events" (2016). Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Faculty Publications. 103.
https://repository.fit.edu/oems_faculty/103