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Continuous Measurements of Suspended Sediment

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Nearshore Sediment Transport

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Field measurements of suspended sediment in the nearshore zone have been carried out with a variety of instruments, including pumps operated from ocean piers (Watts, 1953; Fairchild, 1972, 1977) and from sleds pulled through the surf zone (Coakley, 1980); self-siphoning samplers (Wright et al., 1982a); light-scattering devices (Thornton and Morris, 1978; Downing, 1983); light transmission devices (Brenninkmeyer, 1974, 1976a, b); and diver-operated samplers [Kana, 1976, 1978, 1979; Kana and Ward, 1980 (modified for use from a pier); Inman et al., 1980]. While each of the above studies have limitations, the combined information presented gives a general view of suspended sediment movement in the nearshore zone. Those studies that provide background data directly applicable to the present investigation are summarized briefly.

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  1. Contribution No. 1702 of the School of Oceanography, University of Washington, USA

    Richard W. Sternberg

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  3. Batelle Memorial Institute, Washington, D.C., USA

    John P. Downing

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Sternberg, R.W., Shi, N.C., Downing, J.P. (1989). Continuous Measurements of Suspended Sediment. In: Seymour, R.J. (eds) Nearshore Sediment Transport. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2531-2_23

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