scholarly journals APPLICATION OF NUMERICAL MODELS TO EVALUATE OIL SPILLS PROPAGATION IN THE COASTAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE BLACK SEA

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 288-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliana Rusu

The last decades continuously increasing of the economical activities in the coastal environment of the Black Sea is obviously leading to the enhancement of the pollution risks due to accidental oil spillages. Starting from the fact that most accidents were generated by an inadequate forecast of the wave conditions, the aim of the present work is to develop a methodology based on spectral phase–averaging wave models able to predict the wave propagation in the coastal environment. The wave induced currents that may be a key factor in driving the pollution are also assessed. This implies both the Stokes drift and the wave induced nearshore currents. The surface streaming effect due to the molecular viscosity was also accounted for. In the nearshore, close to the surf zone, the pollution is usually spread along the coast due to the longshore currents. In this connection, the results of a simple but effective model system called ISSM are also presented. As an alternative simulations with the SHORECIRC model system are also performed. Finally, as a case study, the propagation of the pollution towards the Romanian coast generated by a hypothetic accident at the Gloria drilling platform was assessed. Santrauka Per pastaruosius dešimtmečius pletojant pramone Juodosios jūros priekrantes zonoje, del atsitiktiniu naftos išsiliejimu padidejo taršos rizika. Viena iš priežasčiu, del kuriu ivyksta tokios avarijos, yra netikslios bangu būkles prognozes. Darbo tikslas – remiantis spektriniu fazes vidurkiu apskaičiavimu modeliais, sukurti metodologija, kuri leistu numatyti bangu sklidima priekrantes zonoje. Taip pat ivertinamos bangos sukeltos sroves. Jos gali būti vienas iš pagrindiniu veiksniu, turinčiu itakos teršalu sklidimui jūroje. I skaičiavimus itraukiama Stokso tekme bei bangos sukeltos pakrantes sroves, išreiškiamas paviršiaus sroviu efektas pagal molekuline klampa. Del ilguju pakrantes sroviu prie kranto iš arčiau pavir‐šiaus zonos esančio šaltinio tarša dažniausiai sklinda palei pakrante, todel rezultatai pristatomi taikant modeliavimo siste‐mas ISSM ir SHORECIRC. Modeliuojant remtasi studija, kurioje vertinamas taršos sklidimas ties Rumunijos pakrante del spejamai ivykusios avarijos Glorijos grežinio platformoje. Резюме Постоянно увеличивающаяся в последние десятилетия экономическая активность в прибрежной зоне Чѐрного моря ведѐт к бóльшему риску загрязнения из-за случайных разливов нефти. В связи с тем, что большая часть случаев разлива была связана с неадекватным прогнозом волнения, целью настоящей работы было разработать методологию, основанную на спектральных моделях волнения с усреднением фазы, способную предсказывать распространение волн в прибрежной зоне. Было оценено также течение, вызванное волнением, которое может стать решающим фактором в распространении загрязнения. Оно включает в себя стоксово дрейфовое течение и прибрежное течение. Учтено также поверхностное течение, вызываемое ветром через касательные напряжения. В качестве примера рассмотрено распространение в направлении румынского берега загрязнения, вызванного гипотетической аварией на буровой платформе Глория.

1995 ◽  
Vol 32 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 169-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Rodriguez ◽  
A. Sánchez-Arcilla ◽  
J. M. Redondo ◽  
E. Bahia ◽  
J. P. Sierra

Some results on pollutant dispersion modelling and tracer measurements for the Mediterranean Spanish coast are presented. Two hydrodynamic models have been used to simulate wind and wave induced circulation in the nearshore and surf zones respectively. A “near field” model has been used in order to simulate the initial conditions for the local “far field” dispersion model. Two study cases are presented: The first one shows the mixing of conservative tracers in a Mediterranean surf zone from an experimental and numerical models used to predict bacterial dispersion from the main sea outfalls of Barcelona City. The comparison between dye dispersion experiments and model in the surf zone is good, while the outfall predictions show the importance of accurately modelling the effects of buoyancy on the plume.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Zodiatis ◽  
Robin Lardner ◽  
Svitlana Liubartseva ◽  
George Sylaios ◽  
Atanas Palazov ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Р. Перерайс ◽  
R. Pererays

Construction of sea-ports in limanic aquathory along the Northern Black Sea coast have prefer impact on the coastal environment. Especially deep impact have liman bottom artificial deepening, liman slopes artificial reconstruction, navigate canals, jetties of different sizes, ground dumps etc. Typical examples are Odessa, Ill'ichevsk, Yuzhniy commercial sea-ports in northern sector of the Black Sea. On shores nearest Port Yuzhniy jetties was firstly employed new construction against sea wave erosion. This new artificial shore terrace, that consist of natural matherials, expressed as shore protection, purification of sea water, needless ground depot, new shore territory and squire for recreants simultaneous.


2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 14-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. P. Bondarev

Predatory invasive gastropod species Rapana venosa has become an important element of the Black Sea benthic ecosystem. Systematic monitoring of its populations is an important part of benthic ecosystem monitoring in the Black Sea. In this study the population of R. venosa has been investigated at four bays in Sevastopol (Golubaya, Kazach’ya, Kruglaya and Streletskaya) during summer 2015. The main characteristics of R. venosa local populations were determined and compared. Size, weight, sex and age structure of Rapana local populations were studied and compared between these four sites. Current status and possible development of Rapana populations in four bays based on this analysis were accessed. It was found out, that Rapana population in the Kruglaya Bay is in the most stable condition with the most balanced structural parameters. Local populations of R. venosa in other bays are (quasi)stable to varying degrees. Local diet and feeding resources were found to be the key factor influencing the structure and parameters of Rapana populations in Sevastopol bays.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 933
Author(s):  
Sergey G. Demyshev ◽  
Olga A. Dymova ◽  
Natalia V. Markova ◽  
Evgenia A. Korshenko ◽  
Maksim V. Senderov ◽  
...  

Numerical simulation results of the Black Sea circulation obtained by four ocean dynamics models are compared to each other and to in situ data in order to determine the features of the Black Sea deep-water circulation such as deep-water undercurrents. The year 2011 is chosen as the test period due to the availability of deep-sea observations, including ARGO profiles and ADCP current velocities. Validation of the simulation results is based on comparison with the temperature and salinity measured by the ARGO floats. Anticyclonic currents (undercurrents) under the cyclonic Rim Current are detected by the results of all numerical models near the North Caucasian coast. The main characteristics of undercurrents are consistent with in situ data on current velocity up to a depth of 1000 m obtained by the Aqualog probe at the IO RAS test site near Gelendzhik in June 2011. The analysis of the spatio-temporal variability of the modeled salinity and velocity fields reveals that the most probable origin of the undercurrents is the horizontal density gradient of seawater in the region.


2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-113
Author(s):  
I. T. Rusev

The paper is devoted to the problem of occurrence of bacteria Francisella tularensis in steppe coastal zone of the Black Sea west part in the second half of XX century. The key factor decreasing the activity of tularaemia natural foci is anthropogenic influence. Resumed activity of natural foci appeared after implementation of big irrigation and drainage construction in former USSR – building of the Danube-Dniester-Dnepr irrigation system resulted in forming new environmental conditions as well as corridors for tularaemia distribution. The practical recommendation is to implement the eco-epizootological monitoring and to collect data for developing practical management of the natural foci of disease.


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