Author(s)

J. Wang, C.N.K. Mooers & V. Patrick

Abstract

A three-dimensional tidal model for Prince William Sound) Alaska J. Wang*, C.N.K. Mooers*, V. Patrick* '"Ocean Prediction Experimental Laboratory and Division of Applied Marine Physics, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami, Miami, Florida JJ7-/9 C/..S.A ^Prince William Sound Science Center, P.O.Box 705, Cordova, Email: jia. wang@rsmas. m iam i. edu Abstract A three-dimensional, primitive equation model is used to simulate the ocean tides in Prince William Sound (the Sound), Alaska. Six tidal constituents (M%, N%, S%, KI, O^ and PJ are specified on the open boundaries with a partially clamped condition. The model is used to simulate the tidal heights, tidal currents, and residual current. The tide is mixed, mainly semidiurnal. The tidal current vector fields compare reasonably with towed ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) measurements conducted during 1994. The tidal residual current pattern is significant relative to the mean throug

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