Title of article :
Investigation using simple mathematical models of the effect of tidal currents and waves on the profile shape of intertidal mudflats
Author/Authors :
Roberts، نويسنده , , W and Le Hir، نويسنده , , P and Whitehouse، نويسنده , , R.J.S، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2000
Pages :
19
From page :
1079
To page :
1097
Abstract :
Schematic mathematical models have been used to investigate the relationship between hydrodynamic forcing, sediment transport and the equilibrium profile shape of intertidal mudflats. The approach involves representation in the model of the main physical processes. The model is then applied to iterative calculations of sediment transport and morphological change which proceed until a stable situation is achieved. Relationships are established between the shape of the equilibrium profile and external factors such as tidal range, sediment supply and wave conditions. Large tidal ranges are shown to correspond to steeper mudflats, a high sediment supply leads to a less steep mudflat and the action of waves is shown to lead to a mudflat profile which is concave upwards.
Keywords :
Geomorphology , Equilibrium , estuary , erosion , Deposition
Journal title :
Continental Shelf Research
Serial Year :
2000
Journal title :
Continental Shelf Research
Record number :
2294418
Link To Document :
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