Steven D. Meyers, Ph.D.
Current Research: The Circulation of Tampa Bay

The Numerical Ocean Model

We use a realistic, hydrodynamic numerical model of Tampa Bay to examine the circulation of Tampa Bay.
The nowcast-forecast model is available here.
The model has the following characteristics:
a. ECOM-based
b. realistic bathymetry (shown above)
c. observed boundary conditions
d. 70 by 100 horizontal grid
e. 11 depth layers

Model code is available here. (Model code is undergoing constant updating. No guarantees of completeness or accuracy of the model code or its results are given. No support for this code is provided.)

Research Projects

We have developed a high-resolution hindcast (2001-2005) model of Tampa Bay from which we are examining the following issues:
1. Residual Circulation (abstract)
2. Local and Regional Residence Time
3. Salinity Transport
4. Pollution Transport

Student Projects

Heather Holm (PhD candidate): Lagrangian circulation in Tampa Bay and transport of red-tide
Amanda Linville (MS candidate): Influence of man-made structures in Tampa Bay
Monica Wilson (MS candidate): Impact of extreme weather events in 2004 (abstract)

We also are actively working with public and private partners on a variety of issues related to management of Tampa Bay.

Last updated: Nov. 23, 2005
smeyers@marine.usf.edu

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