Sediments and Sediment Transport

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2013

Abstract

Sediment transport is one of the most basic and important processes responsible for shaping the Earth's surface, and is thus of fundamental interest to geomorphologists. Existing landforms are sculpted and altered by the erosion of weathered sediments, and the subsequent deposition of those materials produces new suites of landforms at other locations. The purpose of this chapter is to review the development of some key concepts and techniques in sediment transport that have become part of the repertoire of modern geomorphology. This body of knowledge has grown out of contributions from many scientific disciplines, including, but not limited to, engineering, geography, geology, geomorphology, hydraulics, physics, oceanography, and sedimentology. Herein, the authors aim to highlight the especially important advances. © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Treatise on Geomorphology

Number

619

First Page

233

Last Page

256

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