A Numerical Model of the Time-Dependent Winter-Time Circulation of the New York Bight

This report gives a comprehensive account of an effort to develop a numerical model of the barotropic response of the New York Bight to surface winds and to impinging disturbances across the Long Island shelf. The model permits predictions to be made of sub-inertial period sea-level fluctuations and transports in the Bight. The capability of being able to predict these physical parameters aids in the management of the coastal water resources in general and facilitates future efforts that may involve long-term monitoring of the coastal environment.