Field Measurements of Sediment Transport Processes in STRATAFORM: Extended Duration Observations
Field Measurements of Sediment Transport Processes in STRATAFORM: Extended Duration Observations

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Published: 1998

Total Pages: 6

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The long-term goal of the sediment dynamics component of STRATAFORM is to link sediment transport processes on the continental shelf and slope to the formation and preservation of event beds in sediment deposits. Our objective is to maintain monitoring instrumentation on the shelf and slope to address the long-term dispersal of sediment in the along- and across-shelf directions. In particular, we are investigating the questions of: a) along- and across- shelf variability of sediment flux on the continental shelf, b) temporal variability of sediment flux on the continental shelf, c) existence and dynamics of fluid mud on temperate shelves, and d) delivery of suspended sediment to the continental slope and the formation of bottom and intermediate nepheloid layers.

Field Measurements of Sediment Transport Processes in Support of the STRATAFORM Shelf Dynamics Study: Progress Report for 1995-1997
Field Measurements of Sediment Transport Processes in Support of the STRATAFORM Shelf Dynamics Study: Progress Report for 1995-1997

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Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

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The global objective of the VIMS involvement in the STRATAFORM program continues to be to improve understanding of the spatially and temporally varying mechanisms that suspend, transport, and deposit sediment on the continental shelf in the vicinity of the mouth of the Eel River specifically and on continental shelves generally. Common objectives of the 1995-1996 and 1996-1997 field campaigns included: (a) to characterize the nature and spatial variability of bed roughness by means of side-scan sonar surveys; and (b) to obtain estimates of time-varying bed stresses over contrasting bottom types at two sites and to evaluate sediment resuspension in response to those stresses by means of bottom boundary layer tripod deployments. Field activities in 1996-1997 were also aimed at supporting the team efforts of the Eel River Plume Study.

Sediment Transport
Sediment Transport

Author: Andrew Manning

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2013-03-13

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 953511039X

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Sediment Transport Processes and their Modelling Applications is a book which covers a wide range of topics. The effective management of many aquatic environments, requires a detailed understanding of sediment dynamics. This has both environmental and economic implications, especially where there is any anthropogenic involvement. Numerical models are often the tool used for predicting the transport and fate of sediment movement in these situations, as they can estimate the various spatial and temporal fluxes. However, the physical sedimentary processes can vary quite considerably depending upon whether the local sediments are fully cohesive, non-cohesive, or a mixture of both types. For this reason for more than half a century, scientists, engineers, hydrologists and mathematicians have all been continuing to conduct research into the many aspects which influence sediment transport. These issues range from processes such as scour, erosion and deposition, to how sediment process observations can be applied in sediment transport modelling frameworks. This book reports the findings from recent research in applied sediment transport which has been conducted in a wide range of aquatic environments. The research was carried out by researchers who specialise in the transport of sediments and related issues.

Sediments, Morphology and Sedimentary Processes on Continental Shelves
Sediments, Morphology and Sedimentary Processes on Continental Shelves

Author: Michael Z. Li

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-02-21

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 1118311205

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The application of multibeam and sediment transport measurement technologies and the adoption of multi-faceted research methodologies have greatly advanced our understanding of the sedimentary processes on continental shelves in the last decade. This book uniquely blends cutting-edge research and state-of-the art review articles that take stock of new advances in multibeam mapping and sediment transport technologies, spatial analysis and modelling, and the applications of these advances to the understanding of shelf sediments, morphodynamics, and sedimentary processes. Case studies are also presented to illustrate the utilization of seabed property and process knowledge in habitat mapping and ocean management With its mix of papers focusing on technological advances, integration of shelf morphology and processes, and the application of these advances to coastal and ocean management, this Special Publication volume will serve as a milestone reference for professional marine scientists and as advanced text for students in marine geology, sedimentology and oceanography. This book is part of the International Association of Sedimentologists (IAS) Special Publications. The Special Publications from the IAS are a set of thematic volumes edited by specialists on subjects of central interest to sedimentologists. Papers are reviewed and printed to the same high standards as those published in the journal Sedimentology and several of these volumes have become standard works of reference.

Sedimentation and Sediment Transport
Sedimentation and Sediment Transport

Author: A. Gyr

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-29

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 9401703477

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It is evident, that for a number of ecological and technical problems in rivers and lakes a better knowledge of sediment transport and sedimentation is needed together with the ability to predict and simulate sediment behaviour. On the other hand, a stagnation of research in these topics could be observed in the last decades. At the Symposium an attempt was made to present new results in mathematics and natural sciences relevant for the sediment problem. New strategies were discussed to tackle the complexity of the problem. Basic theoretical research and laboratory experiments alone are incomplete without a feedback from field observations and measurements. For that reason well-known researchers from both basic and engineering sciences were invited. Turbulence, non-local phenomena, stability, interaction, feedback systems, self-organization, two-phase flow and chaotic processes, numerical simulations as well as measurement techniques and field results were the keywords of the Symposium. This proceedings are a good source for those interested in the state of the art.