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Estuaries are natural highly dynamic and rapidly changing systems,
comprising a complex combination of physical processes on many
different time- and space- scales. The research conducted a
systematic study on the topic of fine sediment physical processes
in a meso-tidal convergent alluvial estuary. By means of
multi-approaches (field survey, laboratory experiment and numerical
modeling) and from multi-angles (data-driven analysis and
process-based modeling) we highlight that multiscale (including
micro- and macro- scale) physical processes jointly characterize
the current and sediment regime in a fine sediment estuarine
system. The study presented in this book investigates micro- and
macro- scale physical processes of a large-scale fine sediment
estuarine system with a moderate tidal range as well as a highly
seasonal-varying freshwater inflow. Based on a series of measured,
experimented and modelled data, the research highlights that (i)
along-channel fresh-salt gradient near an estuarine turbidity
maximum zone is a key parameter controlling local density
stratification and sedimentation in the channel; (ii) the
salinity-induced baroclinic pressure gradient forces are a major
factor impacting internal velocity and suspended sediment
concentration (SSC) structures; (iii) vertical profiles of current,
salinity and SSC within a river plume are dependent on a correct
prediction of the development of turbulence; (iv) both suspended
particulate matter availability and local residual flow regime are
of critical importance for trapping probability of sediment and the
occurrence of fluid mud; (v) river discharge impacts the horizontal
and vertical distribution of residual current; (vi) seasonally
varying wind effect alters the residual currents near the riverine
limit; (vii) seasonally varied mean sea level and wind climate
jointly shape the saltwater intrusion length near the estuarine
front.
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