Wave-current interaction in the Porto di Lido entrance of the Venice Lagoon

The wave propagation and flow modules of the TELEMAC system have been applied to the “Porto di Lido” entrance of the Venice Lagoon. Wave-current interactions were analysed by direct coupling of the phase-averaged model TOMAWAC and of the two-dimensional depth-averaged flow TELEMAC 2D model. ARTEMIS software was separately applied to estimate the effect of refraction. The model includes the “Porto di Lido” entrance, one of the three channels connecting the Lagoon and the Adriatic Sea. The aim of the analysis is to evaluate the wave climate and the harbour tranquillity of a planned landing cruise, recently proposed in order to prevent the cruise ships from entering the Lagoon and mooring near San Marco. Several tests were performed and the results permit a comparison between the present condition and a future scenario including the planned terminal (landing cruise).