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Tracking density-driven plumes induced by offshore artificial upwelling: A CFD-Based approach

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: • Full-scale CFD framework developed to assess offshore artificial upwelling systems. • Tracer-based approach used to quantify nutrient transport in density-driven plumes. • Free-surface truncation strongly influenced plume dilution and persistence. • Moderate discharge angles balanced downstream plume coverage and nutrient transport. • Integrated metrics linked plume hydrodynamics to nutrient delivery performance.

Source: Ocean Engineering

DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2026.126151

Authors: Ali Motamedinezhad, Jean-Roch Nader, Eric Gubesch, Damon Howe

Institutions: University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College

Language: English

Topic: Oceanographic and Atmospheric Processes

Subfield: Oceanography

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,150