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Sedimentological considerations for predictive modelling

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Predicting the trends in siltation within an estuary from the record of siltation is of relevance to harbour management. Sampling and profiling within Göteborg Harbour has revealed a highly dynamic environment; the estuary is a zone not only of accumulation but also of cleansing and release. An evaluation of GIS modelling approaches to prediction is presented, incorporating multiple criteria applied to spatial prediction; zinc concentration within the near-surface sediment profile is used for illustrative purposes.

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Prévoir les évolutions des taux de sédimentation au sein d’un estuaire à partir d’enregistrements sédimentaires est important pour les aménagements portuaires. Les études d’échantillons et les relevés de profils dans le port de Göteborg ont révélé un environnement de forte énergie : l’estuaire est non seulement une zone d’accumulation mais aussi d’érosion de sédiments. Un évaluation des approches par modélisations SIG est présentée, celles-ci considérant plusieurs critères orientés vers une prévision spatiale. La concentration en zinc dans les sédiments à faible profondeur est étudiée à fin d’illustration.

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Burton, .C., Rosenbaum, .M. & Stevens, .R. Sedimentological considerations for predictive modelling. Bull Eng Geol Environ 61, 129–136 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s100640100128

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