Author:

Zimbelman, James R.  Search this

Williams, Steven H.  Search this

Johnston, Andrew K.  Search this

Object Type:

Smithsonian staff publication

Electronic document

Year:

2012

Abstract:

Cross-sectional profiles of sand ripples, megaripples, and sand dunes provide a useful tool for discriminating between formation by ripple and dune processes. Feature width, defined as the basal break in slope along the profile to either side of the crest, represents a good standard for comparison of profile attributes across more than three orders of magnitude. Aspect ratio (height/width) as a function of log width separates measurements into clusters representing differing mechanisms of formation. Scaling both height and distance for individual profiles by feature width facilitates comparison of profile shapes across three orders of magnitude in width. The data presented here should prove useful for evaluating possible mechanisms of origin for aeolian features observed remotely, including on planetary bodies. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Doi:

10.1002/esp.3243

Citation:

Zimbelman, James R., Williams, Steven H. and Johnston, Andrew K. 2012. Cross-sectional profiles of sand ripples, megaripples, and dunes: a method for discriminating between formational mechanisms. <i>Earth Surface Processes and Landforms<i>, 37(10): 1120-1125. doi:10.1002/esp.3243

Topic:

Flight  Search this

Aeronautics  Search this

Space sciences  Search this

Flight  Search this

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:SILSRO_111817