Safer Shipping By Predicting Sand Wave Behavior

Date

July 15, 2007

Source

Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research

 

Summary

Dutch researcher Joris van den Berg has developed a mathematical model to predict the movement of sand waves. Sand waves are formed by an interaction between the tidal current and sand. They are larger than sand ripples on the beach but smaller than sandbanks. Sand waves largely determine the shape of the sea floor in the southern part of the North Sea. A good predictive computer model would be a valuable tool for

shipping and designers of offshore infrastructures

 

   

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070712134908.htm