Wind-induced circulation and sediment transport in semi-enclosed basins: case study for Fethiye bay

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In this thesis study wind-induced circulation and sediment transport in semi-enclosed basins are carried out for Fethiye Bay. Hydrodynamics of bays are very complex, mainly affected by wind and wave climate, sea bed slope and sediment characteristics. The sea bed profile at the bay changes under winter and summer storms of different speeds and directions. A case study is carried out with the developed methodology. For this reason, Fethiye Bay is selected for the study area. Present structure of Fethiye Bay is determined, sea bed changes since the year 1956 are analyzed. A circulation modeling is applied to the study area. For this purpose, Finite Volume Coastal Ocean Model (FVCOM) numerical model is used. Water exchange and current pattern in the study area for different wind conditions is analyzed. Sediment distribution in the bay is analyzed for different wind directions, river discharges and sediment loads.

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Sediment transport., Bays

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/21134

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S. Akbaşoğlu, “Wind-induced circulation and sediment transport in semi-enclosed basins: case study for Fethiye bay,” Ph.D. - Doctoral Program, Middle East Technical University, 2011.