Hydrodynamics of Fringing Reef Systems

环礁系统的水动力学。该项目旨在开发一个适用于边缘暗礁系统的数值环流模式，特别是西澳大利亚的宁格洛暗礁。该模型将包括潮汐、风、表面重力波和密度的影响。模型结果将与澳大利亚海洋科学研究所收集的现场测量结果进行比较。模型开发和验证后，将用于研究泻湖和公海之间的水交换、污染物泄漏的影响和珊瑚礁系统内的补充等过程。对这些过程的了解对于这些系统的可持续管理至关重要。

Hydrodynamics of Fringing Reef Systems. This project aims to develop a numerical circulation model applicable to fringing reef systems, in particular, the Ningaloo reef, Western Australia. The model will include the effects of tides, winds, surface gravity waves and density. The model results will be compared to field measurements collected by the Australian Institute of Marine Science. After the model has been developed and validated, it will be used to investigate processes such as water exchange between lagoons and open sea, effects of contaminant spills and recruitment within the reef systems. An understanding of these processes is essential for the sustainable management of these systems.