RSA
WWF
Model parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Scenario name | Passenger ship HFO spill |
| Longitude | -5.751569 |
| Latitude | 56.289698 |
| Release date | 15.1.2011 |
| Release start time | 12:00 |
| Total quantity | 2,500 tonnes |
| Release duration | Instantaneous (0 hours) |
| Model duration | 1,000,000 hours |
| Oil type | Heavy Fuel Oil |
| Sea temperature | 7°C |
| Air temperature | 5°C |
| Wind data source | Inbuilt in OILMAP |
| Wind period | January monthly average |
Notes
This oil spill stochastic model has been compiled by Oil Spill Response on behalf of RSA. Model parameters including sea and air temperature are based on a monthly average for January for the west coast of Scotland. The wind data is inbuilt within the model.
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Sources
- JNCC, SEPA, Scottish Natural Heritage & Oil Spill Responses
- Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright © 100027887
- © Crown copyright. All rights reserved. English Nature, 100017954 [2010]
- © Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Scottish Natural Heritage, 100017908 [2010]
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