High-Resolution Measurement of Sediment Concentration in Convectively Unstable Sediment Clouds

Abstract

To understand the mechanics of convective sedimentation (CS) and develop state-of-the-art technology to observe those mechanics in the field. CS represents an intriguing new process that has the potential to change the way the way we think about delivery of riverine material to the continental shelf and beyond. Despite substantial indirect evidence, CS has not been observed directly in the field; most likely a result of existing instrument limitations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2001
Accession Number
ADA626990

Entities

People

  • Jeff Parsons

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Continental Shelves
  • Experimental Data
  • Grain Size
  • Gravity Waves
  • High Resolution
  • Information Operations
  • Instrumentation
  • Landforms
  • Layers
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Sedimentation
  • Sediments
  • Underwater Acoustics

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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