A multilevel model for the study of the dynamics of the North Adriatic Sea

Abstract

      A method which can be applied to describe, understand and forecast phenomena characterizing a semi-enclosed basin will be discussed.

      A numerical multilevel model that can be used as a basic structure in biological, geological and chemical research will be presented. In particular its application has been made in the North Adriatic Sea because this area offers the opportunity to study a variety of interesting phenomena.

      Different numerical experiments were carried out, using 7 km regular grid, 10 vertical levels with different thickness, different boundary conditions, different wind fields; the Po runoff and subsequent advection diffusion of a passive scalar was taken into account.

      The results of the IBM-3090/VF implementation of the model will be shown.