A three dimensional boundary fitted coordinate hydrodynamic model part II: Testing and application of the model

A three dimensional boundary fitted coordinate hydrodynamic model for simulation of ocean currents is briefly described. The model is tested on simple test cases with tidal and atmospheric forcing and the results are compared with analytical solutions. Finally, the two-dimensional version of the model is applied for simulating tidal and storm surge elevation and currents on the Norwegian continental shelf. The simulation is carried out both for a coarse and fine grid. The simulated sea elevation and currents are compared with observations and model results from the operational model at the Norwegian Meteorological Institute.