Calculate Lagoon Volume: x,y in km, D(x,y) = 40−160(y−f(x))2 − 40x2

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The discussion focuses on calculating the volume of a lagoon defined by the depth function D(x, y) = 40−160(y−f(x))² − 40x², where D(x, y) must be greater than or equal to zero. The user has transformed the variables using x = u² - v² and y = 2uv, and is seeking guidance on determining the limits for the double integral of the volume calculation. The transformation matrix yields 4u² + 4v², which is essential for the integration process.

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A river follows the path y = f(z) where x, y are in kilometers. Near the
sea, it widens into a lagoon, then narrows again at its mouth. At the point
(x, y), the depth of the lagoon is given by D(x, y) = 40−160(y−f(x))2 − 40x2 meters. The lagoon itself is described by D(x, y)  0. What is the
volume of the lagoon in cubic meters?

so far i got that this problem needs to use transformation and the jacobian.
i put x=u^2-v^2
y=2uv
find the trans using the matrix getting
4u^2+4v^2
double integral (2uv)(4u^2+4v^2)dudv
if what i did so far was right could anyone tell me how to find the limits or at least enlighten me in the right direction
 
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I'm sorry but I have no idea what "D(x, y)  0" means. What that "box" a special symbol?
 
sorry i wrote it down wrong
D(x,y)>=0
 

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