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An unsteady three-dimensional eutrophication model in Tolo harbour, Hong Kong

K W Chau1

  • 1Department of Civil & Structural Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. cekwchau@polyu.edu.hk

Marine Pollution Bulletin
|November 18, 2005
PubMed

Keywords:
Eutrophication modelingCoastal water qualityNumerical simulationWater quality constituentsAnoxia simulation

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