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Each of the ArcINFO grids is an output of a finescale hydrodynamic model, the Simulating WAves Nearshore (SWAN) model (Booij et al., 1999; Ris et al., 1999).The grids describe the modelled maximum orbital velocity (m/s) which can be used as estimation of seabed exposure in Jervis Bay. This dataset is a contribution to the CERF Marine Biodiversity Hub.Lineage
Progress Code: completed
Maintenance and Update Frequency: notPlanned
Statement: A finescale hydrodynamic model, the Simulating WAves Nearshore (SWAN) model (Booij et al., 1999; Ris et al., 1999), was developed to estimate seabed disturbance for Jervis Bay. The SWAN model estimates wave propagation using the wave action equation (Hasselmann et al., 1973). The model takes into account refraction of swell waves, plus shoaling, diffraction, dissipation and random waves, but excludes local wave generation by wind. The bathymetry data for the SWAN model was input at 100metre spatial resolution. The model also required three parameters: significant wave height (2 to 4 metres), peak wave period (6 to 12 seconds), and peak wave direction (p, 90 or 160 degree). The model generated five variables (in a plain text file) for each scenario: significant wave height, wave direction, orbital velocity, orbital diameter and maximum orbital velocity. The maximum orbital velocity (unit: m/s) was considered as the best estimate of seabed exposure. The values of maximum orbital velocity were then combined to generate three seabed exposure variables: averaging all 12 scenarios (jb_all_av), averaging eight scenarios with p = 160 (jb_90_av; from southeast), and averaging four scenarios with p = 90 (jb_90_av; from east). These three seabed exposure variables were then transformed intoArcINFO grids.
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CreditUniQuest at the University of Queensland (http://www.uniquest.com.au)
Credit
Dr Michale Hughes
Dr Michale Hughes
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Identifiers
- Local : Marlin Record Number: 8913
- global : bc1b3741-e75a-5039-e044-00144f7bc0f4
