Field measurements of suspended sediment-transport were made across a dissipative surf zone during a storm. A correlation between high suspended mass in the water column and periods of onshore flow caused a net onshore transport of suspended sediment even though the mean near-bottom flow was directed offshore. The observed onshore migration of a nearshore bar was predicted by gradients in the cross-shore suspended-sediment transport.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Title | ROLE OF SUSPENDED SEDIMENT IN SHORE-NORMAL BEACH PROFILE CHANGES. |
| Authors | Bruce E. Jaffe, Richard W. Sternberg, Asbury H. Sallgenger |
| Publication Type | Conference Paper |
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Index ID | 70013535 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |