Nearshore Processes

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Abstract:

LONG-TERM GOALS. The long-term goals are to understand the transformation of surface gravity waves propagating across the nearshore to the beach, the corresponding wave-driven circulation, and the associated evolution of surfzone morphology. OBJECTIVES. The FY99 objectives were to obtain and analyze field observations on natural beaches in order to develop and test hypotheses about the transformation of surface wa v wave across the shoaling region and surf zone, generation and spatial variation of wa v e-driven setup and near-bottom circulation, and evolution of the nearshore bathymetry in response to waves and circulation. Additional objectives include providing data supporting other SandyDuck studies of wave transformation, circulation, sediment transport, and acoustic properties, and continued development of instrumentation for nearshore observations.

Author(s):
Elgar, Steve ; Guza, R. T.
Author Organization(s):
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION MA
Supplementary Note:
Supported in part by N00014-99-10594. DOI: 10.21236/ADA629681
Pagination:
0008

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-95-1-0085, N00014-97-1-0621
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*OCEAN WAVES, *SHORES, ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES, BATHYMETRY, BEACHES, CIRCULATION, GRAVITY, HYPOTHESES, INSHORE AREAS, OCEAN BOTTOM, REGIONS, RESPONSE, SEDIMENT TRANSPORT, SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION, SURF, TEST AND EVALUATION, TRANSFORMATIONS, VARIATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
Report Date:
1999 Sep 30
Creation Date:
2016 Apr 25