[CRYOLIST] APECS-ARICE Webinar on Arctic Ocean Ventilation - 11 Oct 12-13 pm GMT

Dear Cryolist community,

APECS (Association of Polar Early Career Scientists, www.apecs.is) and ARICE (Arctic Research Icebreaker Consortium, www.arice-h2020.eu/) invite you for a webinar on "Arctic Ocean Ventilation – Why it matters and how to measure it" on 11 October 2021 from 12:00 – 13:00 pm GMT

The Arctic Ocean is a critical part of the global ocean and the global climate system, and we know climate change is happening faster there than anywhere else on the planet. With this in mind, the VACAO (Ventilation and Anthropogenic Carbon in the Arctic Ocean) project, funded by ARICE, set out to better quantify Arctic Ocean ventilation. With ventilation we mean the process that brings water from the surface ocean to the deep ocean, and back again. This process bring characteristics of the atmosphere to the interior ocean, such as extra heat and carbon dioxide, and eventually distribute this to the global ocean. We report on preliminary results from a very recent cruise on the IB Oden where we measured and took samples for a large range of ocean ventilation tracers.

Speakers are Toste Tanhua (GEOMAR), Lennart Gerke (GEOMAR) and Yannis Arck (University Heidelberg); Moderation: Franziska Pausch (ARICE, AWI & APECS)

To join the webinar, please register at the APECS website: https://www.apecs.is/news/apecs-news/4770-apecs-arice-webinar-arctic-ocean-ventilation.html

 

Best wishes and see you next Monday!
Franziska

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Franziska Pausch

APECS Project Officer

Association of Polar Early Career Scientists

www.apecs.is

Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research

Telegrafenberg A45 | 14473 Potsdam | Germany

e-mail: franziska.pausch@apecs.is

[CRYOLIST] ICAT PhD school - March 14-18, 2022

Dear cryolist community,

The ice core analysis techniques PhD school (ICAT) will be running again from March 14^th to March 18^th, 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The ICAT PhD school (2 ECTS) is aimed at PhD students and junior postdocs who conduct ice core analysis or are users of ice core data (glaciologists, oceanographers, climate modelers, earth scientists). ICAT aims to educate a new generation of ice core researchers and foster a collaborative environment for future glaciological projects. This course will educate young scientists regarding new methods developed for the analysis of ice cores with regard to climate research, with dedicated theoretical and laboratory exercise sessions.

Application deadline is December 19^th, 2021.

More information can be found here https://indico.nbi.ku.dk/event/1329/overview

Spread the word and let your colleges and students know.

We hope to see many of you for ICAT in 2022.

Best wishes,

the ICAT team

 

[CRYOLIST] IGS seminar and social Weds 6th October - ECS talks

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IGS Global seminar #65

October 6th Three shorter talks:

Denis V. Sharapov, Tyumen State University, Russia. "Northwest Siberia as a MIS 2 desert? Inferences from quartz morphoscopy and polygonal ice wedges"

Brianna Rick, Colorado State University, "Ice-marginal lake evolution in Alaska"

Sarah Neuhaus, UC Santa Cruz, “Mechanism for the Subglacial Formation of Cryogenic Brines”

 

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Pre-seminar social

If you’d like to chat in a break out room just join the seminar early from 20 minutes prior to the usual time. We thought we’d try this as an experiment to see if it works! All welcome and bring a wine, beer, coffee or your breakfast as appropriate to your time zone!

 

We enjoying welcoming students to seminars -- they are really welcome! You (and they!) need to register in advance for the seminars, but your registration should last for several seminars. In order to register you do need to have an account with zoom. Apologies for this, it's a preventative measure to stop zoom bombing. You can also watch the seminars on Facebook Live or on our YouTube channel. Any issues, drop me an email and I will try to help.

 

There's a short question to answer - please tell me enough to accept you... something like: I'm a PhD student with X... or whatever. Using your official university email address would make my life particularly easy!

https://tinyurl.com/yyhbcqrq

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the seminar.

 

• October 13th Ralf Greve, Institute of Low Temperature Science, Hokkaido University, Japan, "Of cold ice, warm ice and water: thermodynamics of ice sheets and glaciers"

• October 20th Gavin Piccione, UCSD, "Subglacial precipitates record the East Antarctic Ice sheets response to ocean forcing"

• October 27th Seelye Martin and Maria Coryell-Martin, Title tba

• November 3rd Karen Alley, University of Manitoba, "The role of channelized basal melt in ice-shelf fracture and stability"

• November 10th Early Career Scientist slots

Ewa Poniecka, University of Warsaw, "Micro-organisms of cryoconite holes"

Eric Petersen, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks , 'tba'

One spare slot, contact me if you’d like it!

• November 17th Brad Lipovsky, University of Washington, "Rifts, Cliffs, and an Achilles' Heel: Perspectives on ice shelf durability from seismology, altimetry, and mechanical models"

• November 24th Katie Miles and Bryn Hubbard, Aberystwyth University, "Insights from borehole measurements into the 3D structure of Khumbu Glacier, Nepal"

• December 1st Iceland's National Day: Guðfinna Aðalgeirsdóttir (Tolly), University of Iceland, "The glaciers in Iceland during the last and current century"

• December 8th Allen Pope and students from the Juneau Icefield Research Program

• December 15th AGU Fall Meeting

Christmas break

 

Seminar times:

London - 9pm

Europe - 10pm

East Coast US - 4pm

West Coast US - 1pm

Delhi (+1) - 1.30am

Tokyo (+1) - 5am

Sydney (+1) - 6am

New Zealand (+1) - 8am

 

The seminar will also be recorded and posted to the Friends of the International Glaciological Society Facebook page after the seminar so that you can watch it afterwards if technology fails or you can't make it! Hope to see you there!

 

[CRYOLIST] Two new positions with IARPC

The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) is charged with enhancing the scientific monitoring of and research in the Arctic, and on increasing collaboration between federal agencies, Arctic researchers, and Arctic residents. IARPC is working to improve communication and collaboration between federal agencies and Indigenous communities in the Arctic. To support this goal, we are recruiting for two new positions.

Indigenous Engagement and Communication Specialist
We are currently seeking an Indigenous Engagement and Communication Specialist to coordinate across agencies and serve as a communication hub between IARPC federal agency members and Indigenous communities. This is a full-time position. The full position description, responsibilities, qualifications, and details of how to apply can be found on the IARPC Collaborations website. The position will remain open until filled, with initial review of applications beginning November 1.

Leadership Fellowship for Indigenous Peoples
We are seeking two fellows to participate in IARPC Collaborations in a leadership capacity. IARPC Collaborations brings together communities of practice led by federal and non-federal co-leaders. Although each of our collaboration teams is discussing issues directly relevant to those living in Alaska and the Arctic and team leaders are experts in their field, very few team leaders have perspectives stemming from deep place-based knowledge in Alaska. This paid fellowship seeks to increase opportunities for Indigenous individuals to lead these communities of practice. Further information, including fellowship description, responsibilities, and how to apply, is available on the IARPC Collaborations website. The positions will remain open until filled, with initial review of applications beginning November 1.

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Web Manager & Community Coordinator

Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC)

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Phone: (503) 893-8910

NOTE NEW EMAIL: liz@iarpccollaborations.org

Based in Portland, Oregon / unceded Chinook lands

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[CRYOLIST] Call for Registration: ARCUS Webinar with Dr. Kirsi Latola, UArctic’s Vice-President of Networks

Call for Registration

ARCUS Webinar

Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) 

Date/Time: Tuesday, 19 October 2021, 9:00 a.m. AKDT (1:00 p.m. EDT/5:00 p.m. GMT).

Speaker: Dr. Kirsi Latola (UArctic)

Presentation Title: UArctic Thematic Networks: A Tool for Joint Research and Education

To register for the event, go to: https://www.arcus.org/research-seminar-series

Please join the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) for an upcoming webinar with Dr. Kirsi Latola, UArctic's Vice-President of Networks, titled UArctic Thematic Networks: A Tool for Joint Research and Education.  The webinar will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, 19 October 2021 at 9:00 a.m. AKDT (1:00 p.m. EDT/5:00 p.m. GMT).

Seminar Abstract: 

The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is a network of 230 universities, colleges, research institutes, and other organizations concerned with education and research in and about the North. UArctic builds and strengthens collective resources and infrastructures that enable member institutions to better serve their constituents and their regions. The tools for joint research and research-based education are Thematic Networks. Thematic networks are theme-based international and diverse groups of individuals and organizations who create opportunities for students, conduct joint research, and share knowledge on topical Arctic issues.

In this presentation, Dr. Latola will talk about UArctic's Thematic Networks, how they are endorsed, how they function, and the different pathways that individual researchers and institutions can take to participate in them. She will show examples of Thematic Network joint activities, and will also briefly share news on the next UArctic Congress 2022, which will be held in Moscow in October 2022.

Instructions for accessing the webinar will be sent to registrants prior to the event.

To register for the event, go to:
https://www.arcus.org/research-seminar-series

For questions, contact:
Brit Myers
Email: brit@arcus.org 

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Brit Myers
Project Manager
Arctic Research Consortium of the U. S. (ARCUS)
Office: (907) 450-1622
Cell: (206) 697-2822
http://www.arcus.org

Follow ARCUS on Twitter: @ArcticResearch

Become an ARCUS Member: https://www.arcus.org/arcus/member-information 

Re: [CRYOLIST] PhD opportunities at University of Cambridge and British Antarctic Survey

The University of Cambridge Climate, Life and Earth (C-CLEAR) Doctoral Training Partnership (funded by NERC) is open for applications for students wishing to start PhD research in October 2022. The closing date is January 6th at noon.  Supervisors have posted PhD project descriptions, and you are invited to view the ones in the area of climate science at:

https://nercdtp.esc.cam.ac.uk/programme/climate-change-and-environmental-processes

Projects within this theme are available with lead supervisors in Chemistry, DAMTP (Maths), Earth Sciences, Geography, Plant Sciences, Scott Polar Research Institute and in the British Antarctic Survey.

The NERC C-CLEAR DTP and University of Cambridge actively support equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from eligible applicants from all sections of society, particularly from universities and backgrounds that may be underrepresented at the University of Cambridge.

For a full list of projects and information on how to apply see the C-CLEAR DTP website at http://nercdtp.esc.cam.ac.uk

The application deadline is Thursday 6 January 2022 at 12:00 pm noon GMT (including supporting documents, ie. references). If you are interested in working with a particular supervisor or on a particular topic, please see our searchable list of projects at http://nercdtp.esc.cam.ac.uk/programme/project-list.

As well as funding UK students, the C-CLEAR NERC DTP will be able to offer a limited number of studentships to international students.

Yvonne Gibbs
Cambridge C-CLEAR & ESS NERC DTP Administrator
based in the Department of Earth Sciences
University of Cambridge

dtp-admin@esc.cam.ac.uk

I am now working from home; my main working hours are afternoons, Monday through Friday

You can find Information on how we use your personal information on the webpages below:
Students: https://www.information-compliance.admin.cam.ac.uk/data-protection/student-data
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Visitors: https://www.information-compliance.admin.cam.ac.uk/data-protection/general-data

[CRYOLIST] Tenure track Assistant Professor position in Hydrogeology

All,

Please forward this to any interested candidates. 

We are advertising a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Hydrogeology. Our department is diverse and collegial. Please take a look at the full ad and apply before November 15. Reference letters are not required until the next stage. 

A diverse set of expertise is listed, so all are welcome to apply. It would also be great to see applications from cryosphere, geomorphology, and/or remote sensing oriented hydrogeology candidates. I'm chairing this search committee, so feel free to send me an email if you have any questions.

Feel free to forward this message to other suitable candidates.

Link to apply: https://employment.udayton.edu/cw/en-us/job/499163/assistant-professor-specializing-in-hydrogeology 

AGU AD link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8017050/tenure-track-assistant-professor-specializing-in-hydrogeology-/?LinkSource=TopJob 

Best,

Umesh

PS: Apologies for cross-posting.

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Umesh K. Haritashya, Ph.D.
Professor, Dept of Geology and Environmental Geosciences 
Mann Chair (Endowed) in the Natural Sciences 
University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-2364
Phone: 937-229-2939; Fax: 937-229-2889
Email: uharitashya1@udayton.edu
Twitter: @GlacierResearch

[CRYOLIST] PhD position: Global snow depths from remote sensing and modeling

Dear all

A PhD position within remote sensing/modelling of snow depths is available at the Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo:
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/212917/phd-research-fellow-in-global-snow-depths-from-remote-sensing-and-modeling
The fellowship is for 3 years and may be extended by 1 year for teaching at the department (25%).

The aim of the SNOWDEPTH project is to develop methods to measure snow depths from spaceborne remote sensing, and to generate global snow depth maps using data assimilation methods. The project has a special focus on applications of snow depth data in data-sparse regions, in particular for permafrost modelling, high-altitude precipitation, and climate reanalysis. Field work in Norway and Central Asia and a research stay of the candidate at a collaborating institution (NILU in Norway, University of Fribourg in Switzerland) are anticipated.

Deadline for applications: 31 October 2021

Thanks for spreading the word to potentially interested candidates!

Best wishes
Désirée Treichler

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Désirée Treichler, Ph.D.
Researcher, University of Oslo, Norway
desiree.treichler@geo.uio.no

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[CRYOLIST] High Arctic Polynyas in a changing climate: international workshop (22 – 24.11.2021, Copenhagen, Denmark)

High Arctic Polynyas in a changing climate: international workshop (22 – 24.11.2021, Copenhagen, Denmark) 

Dear colleagues,  

 

We are pleased to announce the 2-day international hybrid workshop 'High Arctic polynyas in a changing climate', which will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from the 22^nd – 24^th of November 2021.  

 

Polynyas provide biological oases in the polar regions and their formation is influenced by the complex interplay between atmospheric and oceanographic forcing, as well as geographical setting. Reconstructions and observations demonstrate these phenomena were and are vulnerable to the impacts of changing climate in the Arctic; the question remains as to their viability (and how to predict this) in the future.  

 

The aim of this interdisciplinary workshop is to bring together researchers from the paleo-community (working with e.g., marine and lacustrine proxies) and the modelling community to consolidate existing knowledge through a combination of short talks and poster presentations. Open format panel discussions will aim to identify emerging perspectives and challenges in arctic polynya research as well as areas for synthesis, collaboration, and opportunities for data-model assimilation.  

 

Please indicate your interest in attending via email to Rebecca Jackson (rjac@geus.dk) indicting 1) whether you will be attending in person/online, 2) preference of poster/short talk and 3) a brief abstract (350 words max.). The deadline for abstracts is 27.10.2021, after which the workshop schedule and details will be announced. Participation in the workshop is free of charge and there is limited financial support for travel for early career researchers from abroad wishing to attend in person.  

 

Best Regards, 

Rebecca Jackson 

rjac@geus.dk 

 

on behalf of the organising committee: 

Rebecca Jackson (Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland / GLOBE Institute, University of Copenhagen), Sofia Ribeiro (Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland) and Ruth Mottram (Danish Meteorological Institute) 

[CRYOLIST] PostDoc position in "Computational mechanics for non-continuous processes in glacier dynamics"

PostDoc position in "Computational mechanics for non-continuous processes in
glacier dynamics" (funded for 2 years at 100%)

In the framework of the project COEBELI the University of Zürich
(UZH), in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
(EPFL), is opening a PostDoc position on the modeling of rapid and
non-continuous processes of glacier dynamics using computational
mechanics. The project is funded by the Swiss National Science
Foundation SNF.

The project "Comprehensive Observations of Episodic Basal, Englacial
and Lateral Influences on Ice Stream Dynamics" (COEBELI) is a
collaborative effort of several research institutions to understand
the mechanisms leading to rapid ice flow of outlet glaciers of the
Greenland ice sheet. The project uses a combination of field
observations (dynamics, seismicity), remote-sensing products, and
state-of-the-art numerical models to investigate non-continuous
processes leading to fast ice flow.

Within the project, the Material Point Method (MPM) will be used to
model detailed high-rate processes such as glacier calving and tsunami
wave generation, episodic crevassing in the ice stream margins, and
basal fracturing processes leading to seismic emissions. The
successful candidate will interpret field data from Jakobshavn Isbrae
(Greenland) with model results to obtain relevant model parameters,
and to investigate the physical processes. A close collaboration with
PhD students is envisioned. The postdoc will be supervised by
Dr. Martin Lüthi (UZH) and Dr. Johan Gaume (EPFL).

Candidates should hold a PhD in (computational) mechanics or in
(computational) geosciences. Background/experience in solid and/or fluid
mechanics and numerical modeling is mandatory. Additional qualifications
such as experience with the Material Point Method or with glacier
calving processes are an advantage. The candidate should have very good
English skills and is expected to be a team player with excellent
communication capabilities as she/he will collaborate with students and
postdocs involved in the project.

This PostDoc position is funded at 100% for 2 years, and provides
opportunities for teaching assistance and student supervision.

UZH and EPFL foster equal opportunities and are family friendly
employers who value diversity and strive to increase the number of
women scientists.

For the application, provide your information for the PostDoc position here:
https://jobs.uzh.ch/offene-stellen/postdoctoral-position-in-computational-mechanics-arctic-glaciology/2ca3b196-aebd-45db-85ed-8246c2d157a8

For more information on the position, contact

Martin Lüthi at martin.luethi@geo.uzh.ch (general info on the project)
Johan Gaume at johan.gaume@epfl.ch (specific info on the position)

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Dr. Martin Lüthi
Department of Geography, 3G
University of Zurich
Winterthurerstrasse 190
CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
Phone: +41-44-635-5146
Fax: +41-44-635-6841
Email: martin.luethi@geo.uzh.ch
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[CRYOLIST] Graduate student position in marine biogeochemistry exploring glacier-ocean interactions in the Canadian high Arctic

Hello Cryolist! We'd appreciate help circulating the following ad to your networks - thanks in advance! Maya

Climate change has accelerated glacial melt in the Canadian High Arctic, and the rapid increase in meltwater discharge can alter the physical and chemical properties of the surrounding ocean. This has impacts on ocean circulation, sea ice cover, and marine ecology at local and regional scales, yet many uncertainties regarding the oceanic response to glacial meltwater input remain. Since 2019, we have collected novel ocean observations in the Canadian Arctic to understand the effects of glacial meltwater on the local physical oceanography and marine ecosystems, and are now expanding the data collection to include year-round seasonal sampling through a collaboration with the Inuit community of Grise Fiord, the most northerly community in Canada.

We seek a highly-motivated graduate student at the Ph.D. (preferred) or M.Sc. level interested in field-based oceanographic research. This position would focus on exploring the marine biogeochemistry of the region. Topics could include investigations of macro- and micro-nutrient dynamics, marine microbial community composition and function (genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics), and/or carbon cycling. Projects will involve analysis of existing datasets and the collection of new data via field and laboratory-based experiments to explore seasonal changes. The student will work under the guidance of Dr. Maya Bhatia (Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta) and Dr. Erin Bertrand (Department of Biology, Dalhousie University). The student could be based at either Dalhousie or the University of Alberta as their home institution, but an extended visit of 3-4 months to the other institution is likely required. Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Oceanography, or a related field. Prior experience in computational programming (e.g. R, Matlab, Python) and an interest in exploring high throughput molecular biological datasets would be an asset.

The student will have access to a 3-year regional dataset and partake in field programs to collect novel data covering both the sea-ice covered and open water seasons in the High Arctic. The student will also be joining a collaborative, interdisciplinary team based at the University of Alberta, the University of British Columbia, and Dalhousie University, working across various aspects of ocean sciences. An aptitude for northern field work and a desire to work with Inuit researchers will be key characteristics of a successful candidate. The ideal start date would be January or May 2022, with fieldwork beginning in spring or summer 2022. Applications, including a CV, unofficial transcript and statement of interest, should be emailed to Dr. Maya Bhatia (mbhatia@ualberta.ca) and Dr. Erin Bertrand (Erin.Bertrand@Dal.Ca). The review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Both the University of Alberta and Dalhousie University are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations; Metis and Inuit; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. 

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Maya Bhatia, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | Campus Alberta Innovates Program (CAIP) Chair in Watershed Biogeochemistry

Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences | 1-26 Earth Sciences Building | University of Alberta Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3, Canada

Email: mbhatia@ualberta.ca | Website: https://mbhatia7.wixsite.com/bhatia-lab-ualberta | Social: https://www.instagram.com/bhatialab/

[CRYOLIST] Landscapes Live Thursday October 7th: Cristián Escauriaza

Dear all,

We are very pleased to announce the next Landscapes Live online seminar of the fall 2021 block by Cristián Escauriaza (Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile) that will occur on Thursday October 7th at 4pm CEST / 2 pm GMT / 7 am PST / 10 am EDT on:

"Simulations of Antidunes in Supercritical Flow" (see abstract at the end of this message)

This seminar will be live on Zoom and open to anyone interested (with a limit of 300 participants). Register in advance for this meeting: https://univ-rennes1-fr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsde-gpzooHNTva6pN777PQ5QhpG9iu94p (after registering, you should receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting). 

The Landscapes Live online seminar series will then continue the following weeks with:

• Thursday 21st October at 2 pm GMT/ 4 pm CEST: Abigail Langston, Kansas State University
• Thursday 28th October at 2 pm GMT/ 4 pm CEST: Sara Savi, Potsdam University
  
• Thursday 04th November at 2 pm GMT/ 4 pm CEST: Katharine Huntington, University of Washington
  
• Thursday 18th November at 2 pm GMT/ 4 pm CEST: Dirk Scherler, GFZ Potsdam
  
• Thursday 25th November at 2 pm GMT/ 4 pm CEST: Anne Bernhardt, Freie Universität Berlin
• Thursday 02nd December at 2 pm GMT/ 4 pm CEST: Sébastien Carretier, IRD and University of Toulouse
  

More information on these talks as well as the videos of previous talks are available on our website (https://www.landscapeslive.org/). 

Landscapes Live is the EGU Geomorphology Division's virtual webinar series focused on sharing exciting geomorphology research throughout the international scientific community. Feel free to contact us if you have questions or suggestions: landscapesliveseminar@gmail.com

Best wishes, 

The Landscapes Live team: Rebekah Harries, Michal Ben-Isreal, Pierre Valla, Philippe Steer, Steffi Tofelde, Charlie Shobe, Vivi Pedersen and Boris Gailleton

Abstract: The interactions of supercritical flows with sand or gravel beds in river channels or tidal inlets lead to the formation of antidunes. These bedforms are generally identified as nearly periodic sedimentary patterns of more symmetrical shape, which are in phase with the surface waves in the flow. Antidunes emerge on steep slopes and they have important effects on flow resistance and bedload transport variability. In addition, they play a fundamental role on morphodynamical processes in estuarine systems, on the analysis of scour around hydraulic infrastructure, and their bed signature can help to interpret paleofloods from sedimentary records. Despite the importance and ubiquity of antidunes in environmental flows, very few numerical models have addressed their dynamics. In this work, we develop a simple numerical model that reproduces the experimental antidunes of Pascal et al. (2021). Using this model, we aim to study the dynamics of antidunes and their effects on sediment transport, and to identify the minimum requirements of a numerical model that are needed to capture in detail the migration of these bedforms. We use spectral analysis, calculating the 2D power spectral density of the evolution of bed transects in time, and compute statistics of bed elevation to identify the relevant temporal and spatial scales associated to the bedform propagation. The results of the model yield new insights on the mechanisms of bedform migration and quantitative predictions of bedload transport associated to the propagation of antidunes, and provides a tool for beginning to numerically assess the feedback between antidunes and environmental flows.