Fluid Mud in Energetic Systems: FLUMES

Abstract

The goal of this research is to develop greater understanding of the dynamics of fluid mud and its role in the transport and deposition of sediment on the continental margin. In particular, we seek greater understanding of the processes that influence the formation and maintenance of fluid muds in energetic environments. The research is a process-based study that addresses three primary objectives: (1) Determine controlling factors in the formation and destruction of fluid mud under a sheared flow; (2) Verify Richardson number dependence for suppression of turbulence and carrying capacity of a high-concentration suspension; (3) Evaluate effects of mixed grain size on high-concentration suspensions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA523780

Entities

People

  • Gail Kineke
  • Timothy G. Milligan

Organizations

  • Boston College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundary Layer
  • Continental Shelves
  • Data Analysis
  • Floods
  • Flow
  • Fluids
  • Grain Size
  • Layers
  • Marine Geology
  • Measurement
  • Oceans
  • Payload
  • Richardson Number
  • Salinity
  • Sediments
  • Sonar
  • Suspended Sediments

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  • Coastal Oceanography