A numerical study of the circulation in Saltfjorden, Saltstraumen and Skjerstadfjorden

A three dimensional σ-coordinate model has been implemented for simulating the circulation in Saltfjorden, Saltstraumen and Skjerstadfjorden. The model is run with atmospheric forcing, four components of the tide at open boundaries and river runoff. The general circulation in Saltfjorden and Skjerstadfjorden and the deepwater exchange through Saltstraumen are studied. A simplified two point model is used for investigating tidal phenomena seen in...