Properties of active tidal bedforms

Christian Winter, Alice Lefebvre, Marius Becker, Yann Ferret, Verner Brandbyge Ernstsen, Jesper Bartholdy, Eva Kwoll, Burg W. Flemming

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Abstract

Bedforms of various shapes and sizes are ubiquitous in tidal channels, inlets
and estuaries. They constitute a form roughness which has a large scale effect on the hydrodynamics and sediment transport of coastal environments. It has been shown that this form roughness can be expressed in terms of the lee side slope of bedforms. This study compiles data on the topography and hydraulics of compound dunes from different settings in the German Bight to discuss implications of a critical lee slope in tidal environments with reversing flow. Data from the Weser estuary is used to exemplify and quantify these effects.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMARID 2016. Fifth International Conference on Marine and River Dune Dynamics
EditorsK.J.J. Van Landeghem, T. Garlan, J.H. Baas
Number of pages4
Place of PublicationCaernarfon, United Kingdom
PublisherBangor University and SHOM
Publication dateApr 2016
Pages205-208
ISBN (Print)978-2-11-128417-3
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2016
EventFifth International Conference on Marine and River Dune Dynamics - Bangor University, Caernarfon, North Wales, United Kingdom
Duration: 4 Apr 20166 Apr 2016
http://maridv.bangor.ac.uk/index.php.en

Conference

ConferenceFifth International Conference on Marine and River Dune Dynamics
LocationBangor University
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityCaernarfon, North Wales
Period04/04/201606/04/2016
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