Numerical models being one of the major tools for sediment dynamic studies in complex coastal waters are now benefitting from remote sensing images that are easily available for model inputs. The present study explored various methods of integrating remote sensing ocean color data into a numerical model to improve sediment transport prediction in a tide-dominated bay in Hong Kong, Deep Bay. Two...

This paper investigates the scaling of sediment transport by waves in the nearshore. Scaling of sediment is often needed in laboratory wave flumes where spatial dimensions are about a factor 10 smaller. Generally, for the physical model, normal sand is chosen with a relatively small diameter. Scaling relations are consulted to translate the spatial dimension and sediment flux to prototype value...

Depth profiles of oxygen concentration and the redox status of acid-extractable iron were measured in littoral sediment cores of Lake Constance after mechanical removal of surface sediment, mixing, and re-deposition. In undisturbed sediment cores, oxygen penetrated down to 2.9±0.4 mm or 4.6±0.4 mm depth, respectively, after 12 h of incubation in the dark or light; causing a net diffusive flux o...

We developed records of clastic sediment flux to 13 alpine lakes in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, and compared these with independently dated records of regional glaciation. Our objectives are to determine whether a strong relationship exists between the extent of ice cover in the region and the rate of clastic sediment delivery to alpine lakes, and thus whether clastic sediment records serve as ...

_____________________________ Introduction. ___________________________ Scope of work and available information,... Theory of sediment yield and transport__. Fine sediment.______________________ Splash, sheet, and rill erosion____ Environmental factors__ _ _______ Coarse sediment.____________________ Effect of velocity.__---__________ Effect of particle size_____________ Storm characteristics._...

The Himalayan Rivers due to their steep bed and side slopes, narrow width and fragile geology of the region carry huge amount of sediment with them. Many runof-river hydro power projects are coming up on these rivers and suspended sediment enters into the power intake of these projects. Desilting chambers are provided to remove / minimize the suspended sediment from water conductor system. The ...

This paper shows that the location of the shoreface bank reefs along the northeastern and eastern coasts of Brazil, in a first order approximation, seem to be controlled by the deficit of sediment in the coastal system. The sediment transport pattern defined by a numerical modeling of wave refraction diagrams, representing circa 2000 km of the northeastern and eastern coasts of Brazil, permitte...

Salt marshes are valued for their ecosystem services, and their vulnerability is typically assessed through biotic and abiotic measurements at individual points on the landscape. However, lateral erosion can lead to rapid marsh loss as marshes build vertically. Marsh sediment budgets represent a spatially integrated measure of competing constructive and destructive forces: a sediment surplus ma...

Sediment loss and nutrient cpncentrations in runoff were evaluated to determine the effects of site preparation burning on a recently harvested loblolly pine (Pinur taeda L.) site in east Texas. Sediment and nutrient losses prior to treatment were approximately the same from control plots and pretreatment burn plots. Nutrient analysis of runoff samples indicated that the prescribed burn caused ...

The environmental impacts arising from mining activities affect the air, water, and soil quality. Impacts may result in unexpected and adverse environmental outcomes. This study reports on the impact of coal production on sediment in Sydney region of Australia. The sediment samples upstream and downstream from the discharge points from three mines were taken, and 80 parameters were tested. The ...