103 research outputs found

    Mean and fluctuating suspended sediment concentration measurements using ADV

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    The present experimental research looks for ways to improve fine sediment transport measurements with ADV by further investigating the factors influencing the backscatter intensity of the acoustic wave. The optimal instrument settings are determined in order to maximally extend the region of increasing response to fine suspended sediments in the sampling volume and a spectral correction is used to obtain turbulent sediment concentration fluctuations

    Experimental investigation of negatively buoyant sediment plumes resulting from Dredging operations

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    In a first step to investigate the behaviour of sediment plumes released from dredging vessels, an experimental facility has been built to release scaled fine sediment plumes in the presence of cross flow. High-frequency measurements of velocity components and sediment concentration are obtained using acoustic and optical backscatter instruments. The paths of the axis of the experimental buoyant plumes in cross-flow have been compared to integral laws by Fisher et al. (1979), showing relatively good agreement for plumes not influenced by the dredger’s hull. Plumes with low relative density difference and high crossflow to outflow velocity ratio deviate from the integral laws due to additional mixing induced by the hull boundary layer and wake

    Michigan Geology: A Bibliography, March 2016

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    The Michigan Geological Survey produced a historic Index of Michigan Geology with an extensive bibliography in 1956. This current bibliography is an update of the bibliography in the Martin and Straight compilation. It is not comprehensive, but provides a starting place for anyone interested in Michigan Geology. The Michigan Geological Survey plans to update this bibliography periodically with newly published citations as well as other older citations we find
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