Measurement of eolian sand ripple cross-sectional shapes

Research Article| September 01, 1986 Measurement of eolian sand ripple cross-sectional shapes B. T. Werner; B. T. Werner 1Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy 301-38, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar P. K. Haff; P. K. Haff 1Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy 301-38, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar R. P. Livi; R. P. Livi 1Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy 301-38, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar R. S. Anderson R. S. Anderson 2Quaternary Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information B. T. Werner 1Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy 301-38, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125 P. K. Haff 1Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy 301-38, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125 R. P. Livi 1Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy 301-38, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125 R. S. Anderson 2Quaternary Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195 Publisher: Geological Society of America First Online: 01 Jun 2017 Online ISSN: 1943-2682 Print ISSN: 0091-7613 Geological Society of America Geology (1986) 14 (9): 743–745. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1986)14<743:MOESRC>2.0.CO;2 Article history First Online: 01 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation B. T. Werner, P. K. Haff, R. P. Livi, R. S. Anderson; Measurement of eolian sand ripple cross-sectional shapes. Geology 1986;; 14 (9): 743–745. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1986)14<743:MOESRC>2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Assuming that the profiles of eolian sand ripples remain constant over a short distance, it is possible to measure their shapes by casting a shadow perpendicular to the ripple crests. We describe a method whereby this can be done accurately and easily. Tests of the method demonstrate that accuracies on the order of one sand-grain diameter can be achieved. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.