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 |
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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 |