Beach groundwater dynamics: measurement and modelling [ 2004-01-01 - 2004-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Ling Li (Chief Investigator) ,  Peter Nielsen (Chief Investigator) ,  Professor Tom Baldock (Chief Investigator) ,  Professor Tom Baldock (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Diane Horn (Overseas Investigator)
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Brief description Beach groundwater dynamics: measurement and modelling. Beach groundwater is a highly complex, dynamic system interacting with tides, waves and swash. Such interactions affect beach sediment movement and contaminant transport/transformation in coastal aquifers. This project aims to measure and model the groundwater's behaviour at three different types of beaches: sand, gravel and gravel-sand mixed beaches. The study will provide much needed understanding and quantification of the beach groundwater dynamics over a range of time scales. The outcome will help to assess the extent and intensity of mass and momentum exchanges across the beach face, and the resulting effects on beach stability and the fate of contaminants in coastal aquifers.

Funding Amount $26,000

Funding Scheme Linkage - International

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