Reference Concentration for Shelf Sediment Transport Models
Abstract
The scientific focus of this project is to improve our understanding of near-bed suspended sediment concentration (i.e., reference concentration ) in the coastal environment. Models of sediment transport require parameterization of the reference concentration in terms of hydrodynamical and sedimentological measures. We will evaluate the accuracy and suitability of existing expressions for reference concentration, and based on our field investigations, provide an improved expression for this important parameter. This work is undertaken as part of an ONR-sponsored Mine Burial Research Program. It is closely linked to the work of other investigators who are collaborating to understand the oceanographic and seafloor processes that affect bottom mines. The principal goal of this research is to develop specification of the near- bed reference concentration in terms of other parameters that is tested and supported by high-quality field measurements in the shallow-water marine environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA613047
Entities
People
- David A. Cacchione