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Dupont, Jp; Collins, Mb; Lafite, R; Nash, L; Huault, Mf; Shimwell, Sj; Chaddock, S; Brunet, C; Wartel, M; Lamboy, M. |
During a survey at six stations in the Dover Strait, from July 1990 to November 1991, water samples were collected to measure : suspended sediment load and its organic content; particle characteristics; photosynthesis pigments; and heavy metals. In this contribution, particle measurements are interpreted in terms of hydrodynamical effects and seasonal evolution. Multi-modal grain size spectra are indicative of depth and cross-sectional variations, from die coastline to the central waters. Tidal variations, biological productivity and wind effects can be identified. Suspended particulate matter (SPM) components (determined using SEM, when combined with size spectra) illustrate hydrodynamical, geomorphological and biological effects on the composition of the... |
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Palavras-chave: SUSPENDED MATTER; DIATOMS; DOVER STRAIT; ENGLISH CHANNEL. |
Ano: 1993 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00099/21073/18698.pdf |
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Grochowski, Ntl; Collins, Mb; Boxall, Sr; Salomon, Jc; Breton, M; Lafite, R. |
Sand transport pathways are predicted, by combining outputs from an hydrodynamic numerical model with empirical sediment transport formulae. Tidal simulations, combined with various wind conditions, are compared with patterns presented in the literature. Results show that tides determine the long-term transport pattern in the area; this consists mainly of an ebb-dominated (North Sea towards Channel) mid-Strait region and flood-dominated pathways along the coastlines, which narrow towards the (Dover) Strait. Localised transport paths are identified; these are believed to be responsible partially for the presence of large sandbanks. Superimposed SW and NE wind activity overwhelms the tidally-induced pattern; this occurs infrequently and long-term pattern is... |
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Palavras-chave: ENGLISH CHANNEL; DOVER STRAIT; SEDIMENT DYNAMICS; MODELING; SANDBANKS. |
Ano: 1993 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00099/21075/18700.pdf |
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