Geometry of Wave-Formed Orbital Ripples in Coarse Sand

Using new large-scale wave-flume experiments we examine the cross-section and planform geometry of wave-formed ripples in coarse sand (median grain size D50 = 430 μm) under high-energy shoaling and...

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Main Authors: Gerben Ruessink, Joost A. Brinkkemper, Maarten G. Kleinhans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/3/4/1568