The dynamics of shallow water has been studied and an algorithm for th
is dynamics has been developed. Results have been obtained with data o
f the Venice lagoon using a model made expressively by a semi-implicit
method based on a finite element method in space, Comparison has been
made between field data and the results of the simulation. Very good
agreement is shown over a long period of simulation. (C) 1998 John Wil
ey & Sons, Ltd.