Tidal Channels of Skagit Bay: Three-Dimensional Hydrodynamics and Morphodynamic Evolution

Abstract : To measure and model the dynamics of currents, waves, and sediment transport over tidal flats, with particular emphasis on interactions between water flows and bathymetry. To improve insight and predictive capabilities through model-data comparisons. 1. To measure water flows and bathymetric evolution within and around the tidal channels of Skagit Bay. 2. To explain and model observed flow patterns. 3. To explain the observed interactions between hydrodynamics and bathymetric evolution.