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Wave–current interactions in a wind-jet region
Maritime Engineering Laboratory (LIM-UPC), Polytechnic University
of Catalonia (BarcelonaTech), C/Jordi Girona 1-3 Edif. D1, 08034 Barcelona,
Spain
Meteorological Service of Catalonia (SMC), C/Berlin 38-48
4a, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
Manel Grifoll
Maritime Engineering Laboratory (LIM-UPC), Polytechnic University
of Catalonia (BarcelonaTech), C/Jordi Girona 1-3 Edif. D1, 08034 Barcelona,
Spain
Manuel Espino
Maritime Engineering Laboratory (LIM-UPC), Polytechnic University
of Catalonia (BarcelonaTech), C/Jordi Girona 1-3 Edif. D1, 08034 Barcelona,
Spain
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This study investigates the effects of the wave–current interactions in a region where episodes of strong cross-shelf wind occur. To do so, a coupled system between two numerical models has been implemented. The results do not show substantial differences in the water current patterns, but a clear effect on the water column stratification has been found. Additionally, stronger impact is observed for the wave period rather than the wave height.
This study investigates the effects of the wave–current interactions in a region where...
