Effects of wave asymmetry on sediment processes and coastal evolution were investigated using a field data set and a numerical model. Field observations at the nearshore of Fire Island, New York revealed sediment fluxes during various wave energy levels. The preliminary results indicate a strong correlation between the wave asymmetry and the onshore bedload fluxes. The model results captured the observed hydrodynamics and the sediment processes reasonably well. Ongoing work involves in-depth analysis of the model performance, followed by the evaluation of the nearshore morphodynamics at the island and shelf scales.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wave asymmetry impacts on sediment processes at the nearshore of Fire Island, New York |
| DOI | 10.1142/9789811275135_0173 |
| Authors | M. S. Parlak, B. U. Ayhan, John C. Warner, Tarandeep Kalra, Ilgar Safak |
| Publication Type | Conference Paper |
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Index ID | 70242974 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center |