Research on the Transport of Typical Pollutants in the Yellow Sea with Flow and Wind Fields

Abstract

In this study, we developed a transport model for typical pollutants in the Yellow Sea using the Lagrangian particle tracking method to analyze the trajectories of fish feed, a common pollutant in the Yellow Sea. The model incorporates the influence of ocean currents and surface winds on pollutant transport and utilizes a series of numerical experiments to simulate pollutant transport. Through statistical analysis of the numerical experiment results, we identified characteristic circles that represent the pollutant distribution patterns. Furthermore, based on the current and wind information within these characteristic circles, we derived an empirical formula to describe pollutant distribution. This formula enables us to predict the spatial distribution of pollutants using available current and wind data. Using this empirical formula, we designed an effective path to avoid pollutant contamination. This approach not only optimizes the utilization of computational resources within the study area but also contributes to the rational planning of navigation routes for aquaculture vessels. Overall, our study provides valuable insights into the transport behavior of fish feed pollutants in the Yellow Sea. The establishment of the empirical formula and the design of effective routes to avoid pollution contribute to the efficient management of pollution and facilitate the planning of marine activities in the region.