Hydraulics of Great Lakes Inlets explains how inlet channels respond to lake seiches and how engineers predict currents and water levels for design and planning.
This nonfiction work analyzes the hydraulic behavior of inlet-bay systems around the Great Lakes. It summarizes field data collected in the 1970s, with Pentwater, Michigan serving as the primary study site, and shows how a simple numerical model can forecast inlet velocities and bay level changes. The book also provides design data and example applications to illustrate practical uses in channel design and modification.
- Learn how long-wave forcing and resonance affect inlet velocities and bay oscillations
- See how field data and spectral analysis feed predictive models for engineering decisions
- Explore a practical numerical approach to estimating inlet currents and water level responses
- Review real-world examples, including design cases for new and modified inlets
Ideal for readers of coastal and hydraulic engineering, planners, and students seeking applied methods for predicting Great Lakes inlet hydraulics.