Author(s): Jessica R. Lacy; Mark T. Stacey; Stephen G. Monismith; Jon R. Burau
Linked Author(s):
Keywords: No Keywords
Abstract: Vertical salinity and velocity profiles were measured over a tidal cycle in a channel in Suisun Bay in July, 1996. Velocities were measured with an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler. Turbulence statistics were calculated from the instantaneous velocity measurements. The water column was strongly stratified throughout the tidal cycle, and Reynolds stress values were low. Calculated gradient Richardson numbers were high, indicating that stratification limited the development of turbulence, in spite of strong shearing in the water column.
Year: 1997