Numerical study of flow generated in a lake and experiment using GPS

Abstract

A finite element method is applied to a system of partial differential equations governing the dynamics of flow in order to study currents generated in a lake. Experiments using a float equipped with a GPS unit calibrate and validate the numerical results. References

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