Finite Element Modeling of Tides and Currents of the New York Bight

Semi-implicit time integration schemes have been combined with finite element space discretization in developing a numerical scheme for the solution of the classical shallow water equations. The scheme has been applied to determine the M2 tides and currents in the New York Bight. Comparison of the M2 tides and currents in the New York Bight with those of Project MESA gives good agreement.