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Sediment Transport in Storms

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The first phase of the STORM experiment was conducted 23 March - 12 April 1997. They measured nearshore processes during the 1-2 April Northeaster, with H_mo up to 3 m with very oblique wave directions, and the recovery period following storm with long-period swell. The primary STORM measurements included waves, currents, sediment concentration, bed elevation, and sediment size (using traps) at nine cross-shore stations. The measurement times were centered on each high and low tide during the storm, with nearly continuous SIS operation. Supplementary measurements included foreshore surveys, larger-scale bathymetry surveys, lead-lining profile, swash transport, bedforms, video, and dye releases. The effect of the FRF pier on nearshore processes is also being investigated. The second phase of the experiment will be in October 1997 during the SandyDuck Experiment.

The STORM team is lead by Don Resio and Carl Miller.
From left; Jarrell Smith, Carl Miller, Don Resio, Jane Smith, Dave Hamilton(kneeling)
Trish Oldham, Dave King, Joe Gailani, Ernie Smith, and Ed Hands.

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Breaking waves during 1-2 April storm	FRF-Site of STORM data collection	Jarrell Smith positioning SIS boom
Jarrell Smith operating the SIS	Ed Hands operating SIS data collection system	SIS deployed in breaking waves
Dave Hamilton lead lining off the FRF pier	Swash during 1-2 April storm	Joe Gailani and Jane Smith retrieving swash sediment trap
Jane Smith and Joe Gailani conducting foreshore survey	Sensor Insertion System	Lead-line depth sounder
Lead-line depth sounder