Investigations on the Waves Transformations in the Areas of Romanian Maritime Ports

Abstract

The sea wave in the Romanian coastal area generates the wave propagation patterns inside the Romanian sea ports, with specific dynamics influenced by the dominant wind directions and the configuration of the port basins. In this context, a Bousinesq-type numerical model application was considered appropriate to study the wave dynamics in Constanta seaport and also inside the entrance channel of Constanta-South port.
The hydrological processes in the internal access channels of a port may determine the need for a more detailed description of the hydrodynamic processes affecting the port operations. The results obtained as part of the simulations using BOUSS2D model on the waves propagation in the basin of the port of Constanta – South’s access channel, have been analyzed comparatively, against in situ video observations and UAV’s measurements.
The results of the present study include a complex research process, related to the numerical approach, as well as the approach related to filed measurements and observation activities, for an accurate knowledge of the hydrodynamic induced processes, given the considerable variability for the parameters involved. It also gives some recommendations for the use of technological solutions for the extension of the protected areas in the vicinity of sea ports, enclosed by breakwaters, and the front of the inner quays of the ports.