Frequency pattern of turbulent flow and sediment entrainment over ripples using image processing

River channel change and bed scourings are source of major environmental problem for fish and aquatic habitat. The bed form such as ripples and dunes is the result of an interaction between turbulent flow structure and sediment particles at the bed. The structure of turbulent flow over ripples is im...

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Main Authors: A. Keshavarzi, J. Ball, H. Nabavi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/16/147/2012/hess-16-147-2012.pdf