Modelling physical parameters for the Belgian coastal zone,

Presentation of the domain, data and models.

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

Domain

• The North Sea

• The Belgian Coast

• Bathymetric data of the Belgian Coast

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

The North Sea

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

Domain

• The North Sea

• The Belgian Coast

• Bathymetric data of the Belgian Coast

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

The Belgian Coast

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

Domain

• The North Sea

• The Belgian Coast

• Bathymetric data of the Belgian Coast

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

Bathymetric data of the Belgian coast

• GR 750

• GR 500

• GR 250

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

Bathymetric data of the Belgian coast

• GR 750

• GR 500

• GR 250

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

Bathymetric data of the Belgian coast

• GR 750

• GR 500

• GR 250

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

Bathymetric data of the Belgian coast

• GR 750

• GR 500

• GR 250

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

Data available in the MUMM database

• Tide– Elevation– Current

• T,S

• Meteo

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Sea surface elevation at Oostende (January 1999)

Observed

Data available in the MUMM database

• Tide– Elevation– Current

• T,S

• Meteo

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

Data available in the MUMM database

• Tide– Elevation– Current

• T,S

• Meteo

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

Models

• 2D operational model OPTOS_csm

• 3D research model COHERENS

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

2D Operational Models

• Tide M2 Elevation and phases

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

2D Operational Models

• Tide M2 Current

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

3D Research Model COHERENS

• 3D baroclinic model• Sigma co-ordinate• Hydrostatic assumption• Free surface

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000

3D Research Model COHERENS

Alain Norro,MUMM. Sumare Workshop Sofia-Antipolis 21 st June 2000