Three-Dimensional Numerical Modeling Study of the Coastal Upwelling in the Persian Gulf

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 560-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Sadrinasab
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Modeling ◽  
Persian Gulf ◽  
Coastal Upwelling ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
The Persian Gulf ◽  
Modeling Study

scholarly journals The circulation of the Persian Gulf: a numerical study

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Kämpf ◽  
M. Sadrinasab
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Persian Gulf ◽  
Thermal Stratification ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Detailed Comparison ◽  
Mass Properties ◽  
Inverse Estuary ◽  
The Persian Gulf ◽  
Autumn And Winter

Abstract. We employ a three-dimensional hydrodynamic model (COHERENS) to study the circulation and water mass properties of the Persian Gulf, which is a large inverse estuary. Our findings suggest that the Persian Gulf experiences a distinct seasonal cycle in which a Gulf-wide cyclonic overturning circulation establishes in spring and summer, but this disintegrates into mesoscale eddies in autumn and winter. Establishment of the Gulf-wide circulation coincides with establishment of thermal stratification and strengthening of the baroclinic exchange circulation through the Strait of Hormuz. The latter is associated with winter cooling of extreme saline (>45 psu) water in shallow regions along the coast of United Arab Emirates. To validate the model results, we present a detailed comparison with observational evidence.

An Observational and Numerical Modeling of Thermocline Development in the Persian Gulf

2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Mosaddad ◽  
A. A. Bidokhti ◽  
H. Basirparsa
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Modeling ◽  
Persian Gulf ◽  
The Persian Gulf

scholarly journals The circulation of the Persian Gulf: a numerical study

Ocean Science ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Kämpf ◽  
M. Sadrinasab
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Persian Gulf ◽  
Thermal Stratification ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Mass Properties ◽  
Inverse Estuary ◽  
The Persian Gulf ◽  
Autumn And Winter ◽  
Good Agreement

Abstract. We employ a three-dimensional hydrodynamic model (COHERENS) in a fully prognostic mode to study the circulation and water mass properties of the Persian Gulf – a large inverse estuary. Our findings, which are in good agreement with observational evidence, suggest that the Persian Gulf experiences a distinct seasonal cycle in which a gulf-wide cyclonic overturning circulation establishes in spring and summer, but this disintegrates into mesoscale eddies in autumn and winter. Establishment of the gulf-wide circulation coincides with establishment of thermal stratification and strengthening of the baroclinic exchange circulation through the Strait of Hormuz. Winter cooling of extreme saline (>45) water in shallow regions along the coast of United Arab Emirates is a major driver of this baroclinic circulation.

scholarly journals The Evaluation of Estoque Model 1990 in Land/Sea Breezes Occurrence over Northern Persian Gulf

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
S. Hassanzadeh ◽  
A. Sedaghatkerdar ◽  
M. Soyuf Jahromi
Keyword(s):  
Persian Gulf ◽  
Wind Field ◽  
Sea Breeze ◽  
Coastal Environment ◽  
Mesoscale Modeling ◽  
Sea Breezes ◽  
Late Afternoon ◽  
Complex Simulation ◽  
The Persian Gulf ◽  
Modeling Study

This is a mesoscale modeling study of land/sea breeze in the vicinity of Bushehr, Iran which is on the coast of the Persian Gulf. Two days in September, 2002 are studied using the model presented in Estoque Model (1990) (hereafter referred to as EsM90). The EsM90 produces a realistic day-night wind field somewhat in agreement with observations provided by the Port and Shipping Organization of Iran. The study demonstrates that the model has a 3-hour delay predicting the time of the maximum of sea breeze, but accurately predicts when the end of the sea breeze occurs. Accurate estimates near mountains at the edge of the modeled region require a more complex simulation. The study shows that a reliable modeling of a complicated coastal environment like Bushehr not only depends on land/sea breezes but also on elevations and prevailing winds. This dependence is especially important when local thermal forcings are weak, for example, during late afternoon and at night.

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