Modelling the dynamics of the Tanzanian coastal waters

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dc.contributor.authorMahongo, Shigalla B.
dc.contributor.authorShaghude, Yohanna W.
dc.date.accessioned2016-02-19T08:03:18Z
dc.date.available2016-02-19T08:03:18Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.descriptionhttp://www.academicjournals.org/app/webroot/article/article1389104882_Mahongo%20and%20Shaghude.pdfen_US
dc.description.abstractA numerical modeling study was carried out using the Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS) for the Tanzanian coast to investigate the seasonal dynamics of water circulation, temperature and salinity. The model results indicated the presence of an eddy on the surface that had been developed during the Northeast (NE) monsoon and which has not been documented previously. The study also revealed that, the core of the East African Coastal Current (EACC) passes adjacent to the coast, just off the three major islands of Pemba, Zanzibar, and Mafia. There are localized patches of strong currents parallel and adjacent to the mainland coast, with magnitudes that are influenced by the coastline configuration, bottom topography and the extent of exposure to the main stream of the EACC. The current speeds along the coast of Tanzania are lowest in February and March, and highest in July, August, and November but generally not exceeding 1 ms-1. Surface salinities generally vary between 34.8 and 35.5, whereas surface temperatures range from a minimum of 25.0°C to a maximum of 30.2°C. The modelled salinity and temperature profiles are similar to those observed from field observations of previous investigationsen_US
dc.identifier.citationMahongo, S.B. and Shaghude, Y.W., 2014. Modelling the dynamics of the Tanzanian coastal waters. Journal of Oceanography, 5(1), pp.1-7.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/453
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherTanzania Fisheries Research Instituteen_US
dc.subjectROMS modelen_US
dc.subjectSeasonal variationsen_US
dc.subjectWater circulationen_US
dc.subjectSalinityen_US
dc.subjectWater temperatureen_US
dc.subjectTanzanian coasten_US
dc.titleModelling the dynamics of the Tanzanian coastal watersen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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