NUMERICAL MODEL STUDIES OF THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER

Tidal propagation in the St. Lawrence River has been studied using three numerical models. For simulation of the entire 330 mile tidal reach a one-dimensional numerical model was used. A detailed investigation of a smaller section of the river was made using a two-dimensional model. This model was combined with the one-dimensional model to provide convenient boundary conditions. This technique was also used in studying the circulation of the lower estuary with a two-dimensional model. The simulation by the one-dimensional model was considered sufficiently accurate for most engineering purposes being limited mainly by the accuracy of the available field data. The simulation by the two-dimensional models was of an equivalent degree of accuracy except in those areas where marked vertical stratification occurred.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Research Council of Canada

  National Aeronautical Establishment
  Ottawa, ONo K1A OR6,   Canada 
• Authors:
  • Prandle, D
  • Crookshank, N
• Publication Date: 1972-7

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; References;
• Pagination: 112 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Pollution control; Rivers; Simulation; Tidal currents
• Geographic Terms: Saint Lawrence River
• Old TRIS Terms: River models; Simulated tidal flow; Tidal models
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00053707
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Research Council of Canada
• Report/Paper Numbers: MA-109 Final Rpt
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 7 1974 12:00AM