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Meteorological Signal on Hydrodynamics in the Ilha Grande and Sepetiba Bays: Lag Effects and Coastal Currents

Version 1 : Received: 1 December 2023 / Approved: 1 December 2023 / Online: 4 December 2023 (09:45:06 CET)

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Pereira, N.E.S.; Vinzón, S.B.; Gallo, M.N.; Gabioux, M. Meteorological Signal on Hydrodynamics in the Ilha Grande and Sepetiba Bays: Lag Effects and Coastal Currents. Hydrology 2024, 11, 15. Pereira, N.E.S.; Vinzón, S.B.; Gallo, M.N.; Gabioux, M. Meteorological Signal on Hydrodynamics in the Ilha Grande and Sepetiba Bays: Lag Effects and Coastal Currents. Hydrology 2024, 11, 15.

Abstract

In the southeastern coast of Brazil, the bays of Ilha Grande and Sepetiba are linked by the Ilha Grande Channel, where remarkably vigorous currents have been consistently observed. The sheer intensity of these currents defies a simple explanation through tidal forcing alone, prompting researchers to delve into potential influences such as basin resonance and the baroclinic effect. This study aims to elucidate the role of remote meteorological effects within this complex hydrodynamic system. A numerical approach with a coastal model nested within an ocean model was employed, enabling an in-depth examination of the intricate interplay between meteorological and tidal forcings. The study revealed a significant finding: the lag in signal propagation plays a pivotal role in determining how these signals impact the dynamics of the bays. The astronomical signal exhibits a minimal lag along the coast (1 minute), and leads to water level differences between the sea and the coastline, resulting in the generation of tidal currents at the bay entrances. On the other hand, the remote meteorological signal, with a stronger signal lag along the coast (4.92 hours), leads to the creation of water level difference between the bay’s entrances, inducing significant fluxes along the narrow Ilha Grande Channel.

Keywords

numerical modelling; non-tidal fluctuations; remote meteorological effects; riemann’s invariants; Ilha Grande and Sepetiba bays.

Subject

Environmental and Earth Sciences, Oceanography

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