BARDEX II (Barrier Dynamics Experiment) is a research projected funded by the European Union and takes place in the Delta Flume in the Netherlands from May to July. The overall aim of the project is to increase our understanding of sediment transport processes on sandy beaches. The project is hosted by Deltares and 25 researchers from 9 different universities (Algarve, Bordeaux, Copenhagen, Delaware, New Hampshire, New South Wales, Plymouth, Southampton, Utrecht) are involved.
Thursday, 7 June 2012
First data!
Today was the first day of testing - nicely on target. There were some teething problems in the morning with pumps and various other issues, but by 11:30 the first proper waves were being recorded. On the whole all went well, but there are a number of issues that need addressing over the few days, ranging from cross-talk between instruments, potential strumming issues (vibration of instrument poles), three-dimensionality in the flume, challenges of keeping hydraulic gradient across the bed, and the minor detail of a bar forming rather than a berm. So all well in the goot!
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