Abstract
This paper aims to conceptually simulate observed spatial and temporal variability in aeolian sediment transport rates,
erosion and deposition on a beach. Traditional strategies of modeling aeolian sediment transport rates do not account
for supply limitations that are common on natural beaches. A recently developed 1D linear advection model is used in
which supply limitations are taken into account in a highly aggregated manner. It is shown that the model is able to
simulate the appearance and disappearance of sediment accumulations. However, sediment accumulations alike
observed in the field using ARGUS cameras behave on a different time and spatial scales.
erosion and deposition on a beach. Traditional strategies of modeling aeolian sediment transport rates do not account
for supply limitations that are common on natural beaches. A recently developed 1D linear advection model is used in
which supply limitations are taken into account in a highly aggregated manner. It is shown that the model is able to
simulate the appearance and disappearance of sediment accumulations. However, sediment accumulations alike
observed in the field using ARGUS cameras behave on a different time and spatial scales.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings Coastal Dynamics 2013 |
| Place of Publication | Bordeaux |
| Publisher | ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers |
| Pages | 511-520 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- aeolian transport
- beach
- numerical model