Abstract
We present a depth-resolving model that is capable of resolving the vertical flow and suspended sediment structures in the surf and in the swash zones. The model uses the RANS equations to simulate hydrodynamics, and includes sediment transport using an advection diffusion approach. The model is first validated hydrodynamically using measured surface elevations. The results from the model show a strong vertical dependence in the suspended sediment flux, and that at certain cross-shore locations the wave-averaged sediment transport moves onshore where the average flow velocity is offshore-directed. These physical processes are important to consider when designing more practical, long-term depth-averaged models for simulating coastal morphodynamics.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings 39th IAHR World Congress, 19-24 June 2022, Granada, Spain |
Editors | Miguel Ortega-Sánchez |
Place of Publication | Granada |
Publisher | IAHR |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 2521-716X |
ISBN (Print) | 978-90-832612-1-8 |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Event | 39th IAHR World Congress 2022: From snow to sea - Granada, Spain Duration: 19 Jun 2022 → 24 Jun 2022 Conference number: 39 |
Conference
Conference | 39th IAHR World Congress 2022 |
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Country/Territory | Spain |
City | Granada |
Period | 19/06/22 → 24/06/22 |