Morphology, flow and sediment transport over a natural 3D dune field: Rio Paraná, Argentina

D. R. Parsons, J. L. Best, S. N. Lane, R. J. Hardy, R. Kostaschuk, D. Shugar, O. Orfeo

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Abstract

The morphology, flow and process mechanics of river dunes has attracted much interest over many years. However, many of these studies have concentrated on investigating two-dimensional (2D) bed features and their associated flow structures and bed stress distributions. This morphological simplification imposes inherent limitations on our interpretation and understanding of dune form and flow dynamics, as natural dunes are invariably three-dimensional (3D) with an associated fully 3D flow structure. For example, studies over 2D forms neglect the significant effect that lateral flow and secondary circulation may have on the flow structure and thus dune morphology. This paper details a field investigation of the interactions between the 3D morphology, 3D turbulent flow structure and suspended sediment movement over large alluvial sand dunes in the Rio Paraná, NE Argentina. Fixed point and moving vessel surveys enabled the links between three-dimensionality, large-scale turbulence and sediment suspension over the dunes to be investigated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics - River Flow 2006
Pages997-1004
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics - River Flow 2006 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: Sep 6 2006Sep 8 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics - River Flow 2006
Volume1

Other

OtherInternational Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics - River Flow 2006
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period9/6/069/8/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Water Science and Technology

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