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The Response Of Estuarine Circulation To Local Wind Events, K. P. Kiley, C. S. Welch
The Response Of Estuarine Circulation To Local Wind Events, K. P. Kiley, C. S. Welch
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An analysis of non-tidal estuarine circulation and local wind events was conducted employing wind and current records taken along the York River. Three distinct response conditions of non-tidal circulation to wind were observed. These conditions exhibited significant temporal and spatial variability. The first was typified by a positive two layer flow response to wind that was significant in the middle section of the York during the first six days of the study. The second exhibited a positive one layer flow response to wind that was significant in the upper section of the York during the last three days of the …
Interaction Between Circulation Of The Estuary Of The James River And Transport Of Oyster Larvae, Evon P. Ruzecki, William J. Hargis Jr.
Interaction Between Circulation Of The Estuary Of The James River And Transport Of Oyster Larvae, Evon P. Ruzecki, William J. Hargis Jr.
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Hydraulic model dye test results are examined to provide estimates of nontidal horizontal circulation and movement/retention of oyster larvae in the James River Estuary. Test conditions maintained a constant mean tide and average summer low freshwater discharge. It was assumed that movement of dye in the model would approximate movement of the planktonic (larval) stages of oysters (Crassostroa virginica) in the prototype. Test results were used to rank six dye release points (candidate brood stock locations) with respect to relative quantities of dye retained in areas of the model representing commercially important seed oyster beds during the period 20-40 tidal …