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Numerical Analysis of Wind-Generated Circulation and Water Surface Changes: The Van Lake Case

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Numerical Analysis of Wind-Generated Circulation and Water Surface Changes: The Van Lake Case

Öz

The computation of wind-induced fluid circulation in seas, bays and lakes is important for construction and commercial activities. Future scenarios under different conditions can be analyzed using a mathematical model and appropriate solution methods, which can be a guide for design and operational processes. In this study, a two-dimensional mathematical model for wind-induced surface circulation is developed by considering the bottom and surface boundary conditions, flow conditions and wind-fluid interaction. The general form of the equation is adapted for numerical analysis using finite difference expansion. Unlike the approaches in the literature that focus only on packaged circulation models, this study presents finite difference expansions and a solution method to enable researchers to perform similar analyses in different water masses. The model is customized using Lake Van data, including the digital depth map. Then, fluid circulation under varying wind directions and intensities is analyzed. The mathematical model examines surface change patterns and flow velocities based on predefined initial and boundary conditions. The obtained results are given with diagrams and graphs. This method applied to Lake Van can be applied to lakes, bays and seas of different sizes and plans.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Fluid mechanics, Hydromechanics, Wind-generated circulation, Finite difference analysis, Lake Van circulation

Etik Beyan

The author declares that he obeys the research and publication ethics: YÖK Scientific Research and Ethics Regulation (yok.gov.tr), Declaration of Helsinki, Commitee on Publication Ethics (COPE), WAME The author declare that the materials and methods used in the article do not require ethics committee approval and/or special legal permission.

Teşekkür

In this study, the software provided by the project number 2024-047 supported by Manisa Celal Bayar University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit was used.

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Yiğit, M. E. (2026). Numerical Analysis of Wind-Generated Circulation and Water Surface Changes: The Van Lake Case. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 31, 175-188. https://doi.org/10.53433/yyufbed.1778832
AMA
1.Yiğit ME. Numerical Analysis of Wind-Generated Circulation and Water Surface Changes: The Van Lake Case. YYUFBED. 2026;31:175-188. doi:10.53433/yyufbed.1778832
Chicago
Yiğit, Muhammet Ensar. 2026. “Numerical Analysis of Wind-Generated Circulation and Water Surface Changes: The Van Lake Case”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 31 (Nisan): 175-88. https://doi.org/10.53433/yyufbed.1778832.
EndNote
Yiğit ME (01 Nisan 2026) Numerical Analysis of Wind-Generated Circulation and Water Surface Changes: The Van Lake Case. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 31 175–188.
IEEE
[1]M. E. Yiğit, “Numerical Analysis of Wind-Generated Circulation and Water Surface Changes: The Van Lake Case”, YYUFBED, c. 31, ss. 175–188, Nis. 2026, doi: 10.53433/yyufbed.1778832.
ISNAD
Yiğit, Muhammet Ensar. “Numerical Analysis of Wind-Generated Circulation and Water Surface Changes: The Van Lake Case”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 31 (01 Nisan 2026): 175-188. https://doi.org/10.53433/yyufbed.1778832.
JAMA
1.Yiğit ME. Numerical Analysis of Wind-Generated Circulation and Water Surface Changes: The Van Lake Case. YYUFBED. 2026;31:175–188.
MLA
Yiğit, Muhammet Ensar. “Numerical Analysis of Wind-Generated Circulation and Water Surface Changes: The Van Lake Case”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, c. 31, Nisan 2026, ss. 175-88, doi:10.53433/yyufbed.1778832.
Vancouver
1.Muhammet Ensar Yiğit. Numerical Analysis of Wind-Generated Circulation and Water Surface Changes: The Van Lake Case. YYUFBED. 01 Nisan 2026;31:175-88. doi:10.53433/yyufbed.1778832