Analysis of Two Oil Spills in the Southern Brazilian Shelf, in the Years of 2012 and 2014

• DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/ddf.372.70
• Publication Date: 2017-03-10T08:05:57Z
• Authors: Caroline Barbosa ...; Eduardo de Paula ...; Wiliam Correa Mar...; Phelype Haron Ole...; Juliana Costi
• Keywords: Forcing (mathematics)

Numerical models have been widely used to simulate and predict the behavior transport of oil spills in marine environments. Their is governed by physical, chemical biological processes which are related hydrocarbon properties, hydrodynamic weather conditions, other environmental variables. The interactions particles were evaluated simulations reproducing two recorded northern part Southern Brazilian Shelf (SBS). numerical performed using ECOS (Easy Coupling Oil System) model coupled three-dimensional module TELEMAC3D. provides variables needed spill calculate infer properties slick. results indicate that local wind forcing most important factor determining fate, followed intensities directions coastal currents. Regarding events, 2012 reached coast after 10 hours leak while 2014 it was transported towards ocean. simulation strategy this article did not prove be appropriate for estimates risk region, due distinct susceptibility responses between events simulated.