Environmental quality prediction in fjords

Fjords are to a considerable degree different from coastal plain estuaries in that the variations of chemical and physical parameters in the vertical direction are much more important. In order to properly evaluate or predict the environmental quality, including the biological and chemical aspects, requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of the dynamic physical situation. The finite element method can be used to provide the basis for determining the hydrodynamic parameters as well as for considering the transport of chemical substances. Thus, a mathematical simulation can be used for simulating water quality in a fjord under dynamic situations.