Observations and Modeling for Source Characterization

Abstract

We propose to continue our work coupling Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) and other coastal observations with a 3D hydrodynamic model (DELFT-3D FLOW) to investigate circulation and transport of coastal source material. While coastal areas near riverine discharge have traditionally been difficult to sample, UUVs with advanced sensor technology afford the opportunity to systematically study the dynamic components of these systems. Highly resolved measurements of circulation patterns, in water components, bottom topography and characterization will be coupled with the modeling effort. This combination will allow UUV guidance and improve model performance. It is hoped that the integration of mobile systems for localized modeling will be a "system" that is portable to other systems to help advance our understanding of circulation patterns and mechanisms for change in bottom topography and morphology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2010
Accession Number
ADA542702

Entities

People

  • Lyle F. Hibler
  • Mark A. Moline

Organizations

  • California Polytechnic State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Boundaries
  • California
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Sets
  • Guidance
  • High Resolution
  • Models
  • Observation
  • Oceanography
  • Regions
  • Salinity
  • Surface Temperature
  • Three Dimensional
  • Topography
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy