Deepwater Horizon Oilspill Near Shore Trajectory Modeling

 

These results are based on experimental runs with the ADCIRC Coastal Circulation Model coupled with a particle tracking model. They include tidal, meteorological (wind speed and atmospheric pressure) and river discharge forcing. They do not include loop current or other deeper ocean effects and therefore they will be most valid in the near shore and estuarine areas.

 

Hypothetical Passive Particle Movement Before and During Hurricane Gustav 2008

 

Hypothetical Passive Particle Movement Before and During Hurricane Katrina 2005

 

Hypothetical Passive Particle Movement Before and During Hurricane Katrina 2005

 

Hypothetical Passive Particle Movement Before and During Hurricane Katrina 2005

 

Hypothetical Passive Particle Movement Before and During Hurricane IKE 2008

 

Hypothetical Passive Particle Movement Before and During Hurricane IKE 2008

 

Hypothetical Passive Particle Movement Before and During Hurricane IKE 2008

 

Hypothetical Passive Particle Movement Before and During Hurricane RITA 2005