Simulation and Analysis of Sea Floods in the Don River Delta

Storm surges and wind waves in the Taganrog Bay (the Sea of Azov) are simulated with the ADCIRC+SWAN numerical model, and the mechanisms of the Don River delta flooding are analyzed. It is demonstrated that the most intensive flooding of the Don River delta occurs in case of southwestern wind with the speed of not less than 15 m/s. A storm surge leads to the intensification of wind waves in the whole Taganrog Bay due to the general sea level rise. As a result, the significant wave height near the Don River delta increases by 0.5–0.6 m.     

Simulation of Extreme Surges in the Taganrog Bay with Atmosphere and Ocean Circulation Models

The simulation the most extreme surges over the period of instrumental observations in the Taganrog Bay since 1881, the surges occurred on March 24, 2013 and September 24, 2014. The objective of the simulation is to study surge formation features and to reveal requirements for the accuracy of simulating atmospheric and oceanic circulation in the Sea of Azov. For this purpose, the Institute of Numerical Mathematics Ocean Model (INMOM) with the spatial resolution of ~4 km and ~250 m was used. The atmospheric forcing over the Black Sea region was specified using ERA-Interim reanalysis data and WRF model data with the spatial resolution of 80 and 10 km, respectively. It is shown that the quality of simulation of extreme surges in the Sea of Azov is more dependent on the quality of the input atmospheric forcing than on the spatial resolution of the ocean circulation model. The usage of WRF data as atmospheric forcing allows the more accurate simulation of extreme surges. However, the simulation of the extreme surge of 2014 overestimates, and simulations for the 2013 surge underestimate the surge level. Evidently, as the used version of INMOM does not take into account the coastal zone flooding, the maximum surge value is overestimated.     

Studying the Ionization of Atmospheric Surface Layer in Different Geophysical Conditions

The results of atmospheric electricity measurements are presented which were conducted at observation points of different types: at the urban point (Rostov-on-Don), at the point near the Sea of Azov (Taganrog and Primorka), and at the high-mountain point (Cheget Peak) near Elbrus. The patterns of spatiotemporal variations in electrical conductivity (concentration of light ions) of the atmospheric surface layer are revealed for different conditions. The impact of natural radioactivity and aerosol pollution on the concentration of light ions is assessed for observation points near the Taganrog Bay (the Sea of Azov). The results of the comparative analysis of urban and high-mountain data of atmospheric electricity observations are presented.     

Statistical Characteristics and Modeling of Storm Surges in the North Caspian Sea

The characteristics of storm surges obtained from sea level observations at four hydrometeorological stations in the North Caspian Sea for 2003–2017 are presented. The sea level that by 30 cm exceeds the monthly mean value at the analyzed point of the Caspian Sea was considered as a surge. In total, 370 surges were registered, 83% of them occurred during the cold season (September-April). The maximum surge height was 125 cm, the longest duration was 7 days. The most significant surges on Tyulenii Island were simulated with the operational hydrodynamic model of the sea level and currents of the Caspian Sea using atmospheric forcing from the COSMO model. The mean coefficient of correlation between the simulated and observed sea level is equal to 0.94.     

Assessment of groundwater impact on water quality in the built-up areas at the Lower Don

The impact is assessed that the groundwater flow from the built-up areas on the left bank of the Don River in the Rostov oblast produces on the chemical composition and quality of surface water in the lower river reaches. It is demonstrated that the total average annual groundwater flow from the built-up areas on the left river bank is very small and equals 0.002 km3/year on average or 0.01% of the average annual water flow in the estuarine outlet. Despite the rather high degree of contamination of groundwater and the high content of principal ions, this causes the insignificant impact of groundwater runoff on water quality in the Lower Don. The average total mass of substances that annually come from the left-bank urbanized areas in the groundwater flow is about 4.9 x 10³ t or 0.04% of total mass of substances transported by the Don River to the Taganrog Bay.     

Analysis of effects of constant wind on the velocity of currents and seiche oscillations in the Azov Sea level

Physical regularities of free oscillations of the Azov Sea level induced after the cessation of long-lasting action of wind are analyzed. Spatial characteristics of seiche oscillations, the position of nodal lines, and the velocity of induced currents are simulated with the three-dimensional nonlinear barotropic hydrodynamic model. It was found that in the coastal zone the maximum amplitude of these oscillations is comparable with the value of storm surges. It is demonstrated that seiches make essential contribution to the variability of velocity of currents.     

渤海湾风暴潮天气系统及风场结构个例分析

利用常规资料、中尺度模式(MM5)模拟结果和自动站资料分析了2003年10月11日渤海湾风暴潮的天气系统及风场结构特征。分析表明，强冷空气从偏东路径南下与强盛的暖湿急流及地面倒槽的共同作用，形成持续强东北大风是引发渤海风暴潮的主要强迫动力，风应力海水向岸输送(增水)范围约100km持续时间10～12h，风应力增水作用与天文大潮相叠加直接导致风暴潮的发生。1985年以来渤海湾成灾风暴潮发生的几率明显增加。     

Storm surges in Canadian waters

Abstract

Storm surges in various Canadian waters are reviewed. Following a brief discussion of the weather systems that cause storm surges in Canadian coastal and inland waters, the mathematical formulations to describe the development of storm surges are given. In reviewing storm surges in the different Canadian waters, particular attention is given to describe the influence of the presence of sea ice on surge development and the impact of shallow coastal areas, where the coastline configuration is itself changed by the surge, on inland penetration of the storm surge. The Canadian waters that may be affected by storm surges include the east and west coasts, the Beaufort Sea, the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence estuary, Hudson Bay and the Great Lakes.     

珠江河口风暴潮对径流的敏感性研究:以台风“山竹”为例

径流-风暴潮相互作用可增大河口区风暴潮增水,增加风暴潮灾害风险。基于SCHISM模式建立了珠江河口风暴潮数值模型,以台风“山竹”为例,采用实测资料对模型计算结果进行验证,最高潮位相对误差在9%以内。设计了台风“山竹”实测径流与5年一遇洪水的对比试验,讨论了径流变化对河口风暴潮增水的影响,结果表明:河口口门站位风暴潮增水随径流量的增大而增大。径流增加对泗盛围、南沙等站位的风暴潮影响较大,在风暴潮增水达到最大值时影响最为显著。以径流动力作用为主的区域,当上游径流量增大时,对风暴潮增水起到负影响作用:如磨刀门水道,随着径流的增加,沿河道上溯的风暴潮增水逐渐减小,由灯笼山站3.22 m减小至马口站1.12 m。以潮汐动力作用为主的区域,当上游径流量增大时,对风暴潮增水起到正影响作用:如珠江干流,随着径流的增加,沿河道上溯的风暴潮增水逐渐增大,大虎站的最大增水值为3.44 m,中大站为4.24 m,从口门至后航道区域增大了0.8 m。      

Errors in taking account of the runoff of the rivers with diurnal variations of the water level at the absence of increased-frequency observations

Estimated are additional errors in taking account of the river runoff during different phases of high water and snowmelt floods using the observational data from gaging stations at the absence of increased-frequency measurements of the water level (due to the lack or downtime of recorders). Described is a method for determination of these errors. Using the data collected on 118 gaging stations on 58 rivers in different regions of Russia and the former USSR for seven years of observations, determined are the possible additional errors of average daily, monthly and annual water flows of the rivers of different sizes as well as the total errors that take account of the additional errors.     

渤海西岸致灾风暴潮的统计预报模型

渤海西岸是风暴潮灾害多发区,1990年代以后发生几率和灾害损失明显增加。利用气象科学和海洋水文科学相结合的方法,依据黄骅港潮汐资料,对发生在渤海西岸的风暴潮进行统计分析。结果表明,台风和强冷空气配合气旋是造成渤海西岸风暴潮的主要天气系统,偏东大风增水和天文潮叠加是造成风暴潮的直接因素;风暴潮和天文潮汐都有半日潮现象。在此基础上,建立了渤海西岸风暴潮预报模型,通过台风或冷空气配合气旋影响时增水值的计算,结合天文潮汐资料,做出最高潮位预报。应用该预报方法对渤海西岸发生的7次风暴潮进行回报,预报值与实测值基本相当,是基层台站较实用的预报方法。     

Investigation of effects of spatially and temporally variable wind on currents, surges, and admixture spread in the Sea of Azov

The analysis of surges in the Sea of Azov is carried out on the basis of three-dimensional nonlinear model using the prognostic fields of near-water wind and atmospheric pressure. Carried out is the comparison of the results of numerical computations with the data of direct measurements of the sea level at a number of coastal stations. Studied is an effect of atmospheric impact intensity variations on the maximum values of sea level deviations and current velocities, as well as on the admixture transformation features. The analysis of results of numeric computations enabled to make a conclusion on the dependence of the pollution dissipation time on the wind speed and on the location of pollution areas.     

离岸风背景下风暴潮异常增水特征分析

渤海湾在8月份出现由温带气旋引发高达518 cm的风暴潮属小概率事件。作者应用天气图、卫星云图、自动站观测资料及天津海洋局潮位资料,对2008年8月天津港发生的两次风暴潮异常增水过程进行了特征分析,得到气象因子对风暴潮的影响关系,为预报风暴潮提供依据;进一步探讨了在离岸风即西北风作用下产生风暴增水的条件和机制。结果表明,温带风暴潮过程增水强度大(最大增水121 cm)且持续时间长(达15小时);分析了气旋增水不同于台风增水的特点,并应用半封闭浅海湾中开尔文波传播理论分析了风暴潮产生的原因。     

Evaluation of the combined risk of sea level rise, land subsidence, and storm surges on the coastal areas of Shanghai, China

Shanghai is a low-lying city (3–4?m elevation) surrounded on three sides by the East China Sea, the Yangtze River Estuary, and Hangzhou Bay. With a history of rapid changes in sea level and land subsidence, Shanghai is often plagued by extreme typhoon storm surges. The interaction of sea level rise, land subsidence, and storm surges may lead to more complex, variable, and abrupt disasters. In this paper, we used MIKE 21 models to simulate the combined effect of this disaster chain in Shanghai. Projections indicate that the sea level will rise 86.6?mm, 185.6?mm, and 433.1?mm by 2030, 2050, and 2100, respectively. Anthropogenic subsidence is a serious problem. The maximum annual subsidence rate is 24.12?mm/year. By 2100, half of Shanghai is projected to be flooded, and 46?% of the seawalls and levees are projected to be overtopped. The risk of flooding is closely related to the impact of land subsidence on the height of existing seawalls and levees. Land subsidence increases the need for flood control measures in Shanghai.     

Spatiotemporal Changes in Extreme Runoff Characteristics for the Volga Basin Rivers

Long-term changes in peak spring runoff and daily minimum winter and summer-autumn runoff in the Volga River basin are analyzed based on observational data from 94 gaging stations. It is revealed that climate changes in the basin during the period from the late 1970s till the middle of the 1980s led to the significant increase in minimum discharge, but maximum runoff changed ambiguously. The regions with the disturbed uniformity of the series of extreme values of river runoff are identified. Changes in the values of high runoff, above the 10% probability, and low runoff, below the 90% probability, are analyzed for current climate conditions. Under nonstationary conditions, it is recommended to assess the probability characteristics of extreme runoff with compound distribution curves or based on the Bayesian approach.     

东亚冬季风的统计研究

利用ECMWFl979—1984年5个冬季(12—2月)的资料对东亚和西太平洋地区的冬季风进行了统计研究。得到的主要结果有: (1)东亚和西太平洋地区有两个冷涌区;从东海到南海等东亚沿岸地区和菲律宾以东西太平洋地区。其中以前者最明显。冷涌主要是700hPa以下的现象,近地面层北风最强,随高度迅速减弱。 (2)伴随着冷涌向南扩展,冷空气经华南沿中南半岛沿岸区一直向南扩展到近赤道地区; (3)在近地面层,西伯利亚高压的活动和强度与冷涌有密切的联系; (4)东亚的冬季风或冷涌有明显的年际变化,这与西伯利亚高压和南支槽活动的年际变化有关。      

Simulation of Formation and Melting of Ice in the Kerch Strait

The optimized (all iterative procedures are excluded) local one-dimensional thermody-namic model of the formation and melting of ice is proposed. The numerical computation of ice cover evolution in the Kerch Strait under the influence of thermodynamic factors for the period of 5 months is carried out for the real conditions of winter of 2011/12. Thec results agree well with the available obser-vational data on the timing of ice formation and on ice thickness in the southern part of the Sea of Azov and in the Taman Bay. In combination with the full three-dimensional hydrodynamic model and taking into account diurnal variations in external factors, the model simulates the spatial distribution of ice cover formation.     

亚洲热带气候态夏季风涌传播特征及其对中国降水的影响

基于1979—2020年逐日的NOAA向外长波辐射资料、NCEP/NCAR再分析风场资料,以及全球CMAP再分析降水资料,探讨了气候态亚洲热带夏季风涌的传播过程及与我国夏季相应的降水联系。分析结果表明,主汛期亚洲热带气候态夏季风季节内振荡(CISO)活动是亚洲夏季风活动的主要特征,随时间北传的亚洲热带夏季风CISO称为亚洲热带夏季风涌,主要有南亚夏季风涌和南海夏季风涌。亚洲热带夏季风涌的传播可分为四个阶段。在亚洲热带夏季风涌的发展阶段,印度洋区域低频气旋与对流活跃,孟加拉湾和南海热带区域被低频东风控制,我国大部分地区无降水发生,降水中心位于两广地区。当进入亚洲热带夏季风涌活跃阶段,孟加拉湾和南海热带地区低频气旋和对流活跃,东亚低频“PJ”波列显著,我国降水中心北移到长江以南的附近区域。亚洲热带夏季风涌减弱阶段,孟加拉湾与南海低频气旋消亡,对流减弱,低频西风加强,日本南部附近为低频反气旋控制,我国长江中下游低频南风活跃,降水中心也北移到长江中下游地区,而华南地区已基本无降水,此阶段的大气低频环流场与亚洲热带夏季风涌发展阶段基本相反。进入亚洲热带夏季风涌间歇阶段时,孟加拉湾和南海热带地区低...     

Calculation of Precipitation Layer as a Water Balance Component of the Sea of Azov

A statistical model of the spatial coupling of precipitation over the Sea of Azov is constructed using SEVIRI radiometer data. The set of four locations of precipitation field was identified to retrieve integral precipitation layer over the sea. It was found that the model can be applied for the water-balance studies of the Sea of Azov based on data from coastal weather stations.     

Modeling fields of river runoff (a case study for the Lena River basin)

The potential of the model approach to the construction of mean annual fields (maps) of specific runoff for large territories from meteorological data is demonstrated for the Lena River basin. The ECOMAG (ECOlogical Model for Applied Geophysics), the physically based distributed model of river runoff formation is used to simulate hydrological parameters. Methodological aspects of calibration of the spatial fields of model parameters are discussed. The results of runoff hydrograph calculations are compared with the data of hydrometric observations at 12 gaging stations for the period of 1966-2009. The field of mean annual specific runoff in the Lena River batin computed with the ECOMAG model is compared with the map of specific runoff constructed from the data on water discharge in the river network. The comparative analysis of consistency between the fields is provided, and the possible sources of errors are considered.