Mondego Estuary - EU Directives

INDEX

Abstract

Rationale

Estuary Loads

Location

Rivers discharges

Model Implementation

Domain

Hydrodynamics

Transient Circulation

Residence Time

Conclusions

Reference Scenario

Time Series Results

Properties Spatial Distribution

Annual Budgets

Scenario1- 50% Reduction in nitrate river load

Properties Spatial Distribution

Boxes Concentration

Conclusions

New Model Results (2003)

Boxes Concentration Validation

Macroalgae Distribution
 
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Boxes Concentration

Phytoplankton [mg C/l] Total Organic Matter [mg N/l]
   

Ammonia [mg N/l]

 Nitrate [mg N/l]
Global Values
Nitrate Input Reduction Influence in Phytoplankton Total Balance[1]
-50% +2%

[1] Difference between total budgets in nitrate removal scenario and the reference situation, expressed in % of reference situation value.

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