Alongshore variation of aeolian sediment transport on a beach under offshore winds

K. Lynch, I. Delgado-Fernandez, Derek Jackson, Andrew Cooper, A.C.W Baas, J.H.M. Beyers

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

29 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Understanding the morphodynamics of beach-dune systems requires knowledge of the spatio-temporal variability of the sediment transport system. It is common in aeolian studies to employ a single transect instrument set up, oriented parallel to the wind direction. This experimental design assumes that there is no significant variation in sediment transport lateral to this direction. A limited number of recent studies into this lateral (or spanwise) variability have revealed substantial differences in transport rates over very short spanwise distances (
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11-18
JournalAeolian Research
Volume8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 1 Jan 2013

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Alongshore variation of aeolian sediment transport on a beach under offshore winds'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this