The morphodynamics of tidal sand waves: A model overview
G Besio, P Blondeaux, M Brocchini, SJMH Hulscher… - Coastal …, 2008 - Elsevier
This paper reviews recent theoretical studies of sand waves which are rhythmic large-scale
bedforms observed in the continental shelf far from the near-shore region. Emphasis is given …
bedforms observed in the continental shelf far from the near-shore region. Emphasis is given …
On the modeling of sand wave migration
G Besio, P Blondeaux, M Brocchini… - Journal of Geophysical …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
We describe a simple mathematical model capable of reproducing the main features of sand
wave inception and growth. In particular we focus on the prediction of the migration rates …
wave inception and growth. In particular we focus on the prediction of the migration rates …
Predicting offshore tidal bedforms using stability methods
G Vittori, P Blondeaux - Earth-Science Reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
The interaction of tidal currents with a cohesionless sea bottom gives rise to the appearance
of periodic morphological patterns (bedforms) characterized by wavelengths that range from …
of periodic morphological patterns (bedforms) characterized by wavelengths that range from …
Advances in numerical modelling of swash zone dynamics
We present a comprehensive and critical review of work on the numerical modelling of
swash zone processes between 2005 and 2015. A wide range of numerical models has …
swash zone processes between 2005 and 2015. A wide range of numerical models has …
On the formation of sand waves and sand banks
G Besio, P Blondeaux, G Vittori - Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 2006 - cambridge.org
A fully three-dimensional model is proposed for the generation of tidal sand waves and sand
banks from small bottom perturbations of a flat seabed subject to tidal currents. The model …
banks from small bottom perturbations of a flat seabed subject to tidal currents. The model …
Modelling the effect of suspended load transport and tidal asymmetry on the equilibrium tidal sand wave height
Tidal sand waves are rhythmic bed forms found in shallow sandy coastal seas, reaching
heights up to ten meters and migration rates of several meters per year. Because of their …
heights up to ten meters and migration rates of several meters per year. Because of their …
Variations in sediment wave dimensions across the tidally dominated Irish Sea, NW Europe
New high-resolution multibeam echosounder data have been collected in the Irish Sea in
the last decade. Sediment waves oriented transverse to tidal flow dominate many parts of …
the last decade. Sediment waves oriented transverse to tidal flow dominate many parts of …
Modeling tidal sand wave formation in a numerical shallow water model: The role of turbulence formulation
Tidal sand waves are prominent dynamic bottom features in shallow sandy seas. Up to now,
the processes controlling the formation of these bedforms have only been studied in stability …
the processes controlling the formation of these bedforms have only been studied in stability …
A new process-based, wave-resolving, 2DH circulation model for the evolution of natural sand bars: The role of nearbed dynamics and suspended sediment transport
A Pourzangbar, M Brocchini - Coastal Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
We study the migration of natural sand bars that evolve in the nearshore by means of a new
process-based wave-resolving, 2DH circulation model. In order to perform reliable and …
process-based wave-resolving, 2DH circulation model. In order to perform reliable and …
The morphodynamic modelling of tidal sand waves on the shoreface
An artificial sand wave on the Dutch shoreface of the North Sea has been studied in
conditions with relatively strong tidal currents in the range of 0.5 to 1 m/s and sediments in …
conditions with relatively strong tidal currents in the range of 0.5 to 1 m/s and sediments in …