Vortex dynamics is one of problems arising in fluid dynamics. Vortices are a major characteristic of turbulent flow. We perform the Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) with Bhatnagar-Gross-Krook (BGK) approximation to analyze the underwater vortex dynamics close to the shoreline. Additionally, the Smagorinsky tubulence model is applied to treat turbulent flow and a special method for free surface treatment is applied to overcome free surface. Furthermore, we investigate the effect of the turbulence factor and the seabed profile to vortex dynamics. The results show a smaller turbulence factor affected to more turbulent flow and coral reefs reduced movement of vortex towards the shoreline.
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