On the Sediment Dynamics in a Tidally Energetic Channel: The Inner Sound, Northern Scotland
Sediment banks within a fast-flowing tidal channel, the Inner Sound in the Pentland Firth, were mapped using multi-frequency side-scan sonar. This novel technique provides a new tool for seabed sediment and benthic habitat mapping. The sonar data are supplemented by sediment grab and ROV videos. The...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Marine Science and Engineering |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/4/2/31 |