Quantifying Sediment Volume Heterogeneities: SAX99 Data Analysis II

Abstract

The ultimate objective of this research program is to identify and obtain a predictive understanding of the physical and biological processes responsible for the sediment volume heterogeneity 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, 2002
Accession Number
ADA629023

Entities

People

  • Robert A. Wheatcroft

Organizations

  • Oregon State University

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Biological Processes
  • Data Analysis
  • Electronic Mail
  • Heterogeneity
  • Information Operations
  • Measurement
  • Radiography
  • Sediments
  • Universities
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography