The Mechanics of Bubble Growth and Rise in Sediments

Abstract

Our long term goal is a quantitative, mechanistic and predictive understanding of the dynamics of bubbles and bubble populations in marine sediments. We believe that this information can be used to improve and test acoustic backscatter models for gassy sediments and to better understand the ebullitive flux of methane, an important greenhouse gas, to the atmosphere.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2007
Accession Number
ADA570939

Entities

People

  • Bernard P. Boudreau
  • Bruce D. Johnson

Organizations

  • Dalhousie University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Backscattering
  • Dynamics
  • Fracture (Mechanics)
  • Greenhouse Gases
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Nova Scotia
  • Physical Properties
  • Poisson Ratio
  • Sediments
  • Stress Intensity Factors
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Stresses
  • X-Ray Computed Tomography

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.