9314366 Madsen This project will investigate theoretically and experimentally the effect of a rippled seafloor upon bottom current velocity and direction, using a flume with triangular bars to simulate sediment ripples. The PI argues that "since currents are primarily responsible for transport of sediments and (of) biota suspended by agitation of waves, quantitative understanding of the characteristics of near bottom flows is essential for prediction of near bottom transport processes in inner shelf waters." ***

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Application #
9314366
Program Officer
David E. Epp
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1994-01-01
Budget End
1998-06-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
$352,053
Indirect Cost
Name
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Cambridge
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02139