Water Circulation at Bangsaen Beach, Chonburi Province in 2014 – 2015
Abstract
Water circulation and water level at Bangsaen Beach, Chonburi Province were measured in January, March, May, August and October 2014, and January 2015, covering the northeast and the southwest monsoon periods. It was found that tidal current majorly directed in the north-south direction which was parallel to the shoreline. The average velocities of maximum and mean tidal current speeds for all seasons were in ranges of 22 – 23 cm/s and about 10 cm/s, respectively. Seasonal variations in magnitude and direction of residual currents were resulted from the influences of local wind and water mass outside the area. The influence of wind on circulation was stronger in a shallow, nearshore area than in a deep, offshore zone where the effect of circulation from external water mass became prominent.
Key words: circulation, Bangsaen Beach, monsoons, seasonal variations
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