The Role of Fluid Mud in Sediment Transport Processes Along a Muddy Coast

Abstract

The long-term goals of this study are to evaluate the role of high-concentration sediment suspensions (fluid mud) in sediment transport processes along muddy coastlines. This requires an understanding of the formation and dynamic behavior of fluid muds, as well as the effects on attenuation of surface waves as they approach the shoreline.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2001
Accession Number
ADA626141

Entities

People

  • Gail Kineke

Organizations

  • Boston College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attenuation
  • Cold Fronts
  • Continental Shelves
  • Energy
  • Measurement
  • Sedimentation
  • Sediments
  • Shallow Water
  • Shores
  • Sonar
  • Surface Waves
  • Suspended Sediments
  • Transport Ships
  • Water Waves
  • Wave Power
  • Waves
  • Wind Direction

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography