Sediment Volume Inhomogeneities, Patterns, Mechanisms and Rates of Change

Abstract

The ultimate objective of this research program is to identify and obtain a predictive understanding of the physical and biological processes responsible for variations in the sediment volume inhomogeneity field of marine sediments. To achieve this goal we are studying formative processes occurring on the sediment surface (e.g., biogenic mound formation, ripple development), as well as processes occurring within the seabed (e.g., bioturbation and compaction). The approach to these areas of interest is predominantly field-oriented, with a secondary emphasis on model development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2001
Accession Number
ADA626693

Entities

People

  • Robert A. Wheatcroft

Organizations

  • Oregon State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustics
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Barents Sea
  • Biological Processes
  • Calibration
  • Continental Shelves
  • Grain Size
  • Marine Geology
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Oceanography
  • Physical Properties
  • Porosity
  • Sedimentation
  • Sediments
  • Two Dimensional
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

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