Title :
Comparison of Spectral and Time-Stepping Approaches for Finite Element Modeling of Tidal Circulation
Author_Institution :
Thayer Sch. of Eng., Dartmouth Coll., Hanover, NH, USA
Abstract :
Time-stepping and spectral approaches are reviewed. Results of accuracy tests are reported for two spectral models, and compared with previously published time-stepping results.
Keywords :
finite element analysis; oceanographic techniques; tides; finite element modeling; spectral models; tidal circulation; time-stepping approach; Angular velocity; Educational institutions; Equations; Finite element methods; Friction; Gravity; Sea level; Sea surface; Testing; Water;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 81
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1981.1151484
