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Large Eddy Simulation of turbulence generated by a weak breaking tidal bore

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A tidal bore is a natural and fragile phenomenon, which is of great importance for the ecology of an estuary. The bore development is closely linked with the tidal range and the river mouth shape, and its existence is sensitive to any small change in boundary conditions. Despite their ecological and cultural value, little is known on the flow field, turbulent mixing and sediment motion beneath tidal bores. Indeed, some striking features can be highlighted in two-dimensional simulations, such as large velocity fluctuations and flow recirculation structures. Using Large Eddy Simulation method, the numerical results emphasised the complicated turbulent structures and their unsteadiness under a tidal bore.

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    Pierre Lubin & Stéphane Glockner

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    Hubert Chanson

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Lubin, P., Chanson, H. & Glockner, S. Large Eddy Simulation of turbulence generated by a weak breaking tidal bore. Environ Fluid Mech 10, 587–602 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10652-009-9165-0

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