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We propose to continue our work coupling Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) observations with a 3D hydrodynamic model (Delft3d-FLOW) to investigate circulation in a tidally dominated system. While these areas have traditionally been difficult to sample, UUVs with advanced sensor technology afford the opportunity to systematically study the dynamic components of these systems. Highly resolved measurements of circulation patterns, in water components, bottom topography and characterization will be coupled with the modeling effort. This combination will allow UUV guidance and improve model performance. It is hoped that the integration of mobile systems for localized modeling will be a "system" that is portable to other systems to help advance our understanding of circulation patterns and mechanisms for change in bottom topography and morphology. |
