The use of Current Data in Ocean Outfall Design

Abstract

Some of the ways in which current meter data can aid in the design of ocean outfalls are discussed. Examples are given, which include time series analyses of currents obtained in Puget Sound, near Alki Point, the prediction of initial dilution of San Francisco, the prediction of far field dilution and transport in Southern California coastal waters, and prediction of the visitation frequency, or transport probability, off Alki Point.