The evolution of thermohaline structure in a closed estuary

J. H. Slinger; J. L. Largier

doi:10.1080/10183469.1990.10557367

The evolution of thermohaline structure in a closed estuary

J. H. Slinger, J. L. Largier

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Abstract

Following the closure of the mouth of the Palmiet estuary in February 1988, the thermohaline structure was recorded at approximate weekly intervals. The evolution of the two-layer structure was studied and the mixing processes causing the changes were determined. Vertical diffusivities were computed and the qualitative understanding of the slow mixing rates in the deep pools was confirmed. The study indicates a probable summer condition of the estuary following upstream impoundment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	60-77
Number of pages	18
Journal	Southern African Journal of Aquatic Sciences
Volume	16
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10183469.1990.10557367
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1990

Keywords

Eddy diffusivity
Impoundment
Mixing
Palmiet estuary
Stratification
Thermohaline structure

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