Salinity simulations in San Francisco Bay
Abstract
A three-dimensional hydrodynamic and scalar transport model is applied to simulate salinity in South San Francisco Bay. All model parameters are identical to those used in a model CaUbration in which the model was shown to reproduce current meter data accurately. The 64 day time period studied is characterized by low freshwater input. For this period the salinity data is reproduced well by the model. Because no model parameters are adjusted, the saUnity simulation is considered to be a Validation of the model. The Validated model is used to investigate the effect of wind forcing on the model results.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Processes
Aquatic and Environmental Studies
Coastal and Marine Dynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 67–73
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter