Understanding tidal flow in busy harbors to improve models
This book documents a data collection effort that supported a three‑dimensional numerical model of tidal circulation in the Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors. It outlines how field data were gathered from tide gages and current meters to calibrate and verify the model’s simulations of water movement and surface elevations behind the harbor breakwater. The work explains the quality checks and analysis used to interpret current patterns, residuals, and interactions between different site measurements.
- Learn how field measurements were planned, installed, and coordinated among multiple teams
- See how data quality, timing, and clock synchronization affect current and tide analyses
- Understand how residual tides and vector plots help reveal flow directions and connections between harbor entrances
- Get a sense of the practical challenges in collecting prototype data for complex coastal models
Ideal for readers of engineering studies, coastal processes, and port development planning who want a clear view of the data collection phase behind advanced harbor modeling.