Author(s)

J.M. de Kok, R. Salden, I.D.M. Rozendaal, P. Blokland & J. Lander

Abstract

A three-dimensional numerical baroclinic model for hydrodynamics and coupled fine sediment transport is used for the computation of dispersion of suspended fine sediment along the Dutch coast. Computational results are in agreement with observati- ons that horizontal salinity gradients, due to the presence of river water, induce an estuarine-like cross shore circulation along the entire coast. Sediment transport paths are determined for various sub-areas. Computed residual eddies and shoreward near bottom currents have a major influence on transport paths. Long term transports of suspended fine sediment are computed with a fast PC-model for tidally integrated transport computations. Results show that suspended matter with fall velocities

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