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Collaborative Research: Flocculation dynamics in estuarine boundary layers - advancing new — NSF Award to University of Delaware (

Flocculation, a dynamic process that binds fine muddy sediments with organic material in saltwater to form larger porous aggregates, is a fundamental process in estuarine and coastal zones that controls particle settling velocity and the vertical distribution of sediment; hence, it plays an important role in sediment d

Award titleCollaborative Research: Flocculation dynamics in estuarine boundary layers - advancing new
Award ID2524993
AwardeeUniversity of Delaware
CityNEWARK
StateDE
Amount obligated$511,905
Principal investigatorTian-Jian (Tom) Hsu
ProgramPHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
Start date09/01/2025
AbstractFlocculation, a dynamic process that binds fine muddy sediments with organic material in saltwater to form larger porous aggregates, is a fundamental process in estuarine and coastal zones that controls particle settling velocity and the vertical distribution of sediment; hence, it plays an important role in sediment deposition/erosion patterns, light attenuation in the water column, nutrient and carbon cycling, and water quality. To advance the general understanding and predictive capability of
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