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The sea sled - A device for measuring bottom profiles in the surf zone

January 1, 1971

The Sea Sled is a simple, easily constructed device for obtaining relatively accurate and quick bottom profiles in the surf zone. The onshore — offshore motion associated with the passage of waves propels the sled on both its seaward traverse and the shoreward return. The device has been successfully used along the California coast.

    Publication Year 1971
    Title The sea sled - A device for measuring bottom profiles in the surf zone
    DOI 10.1016/0025-3227(71)90001-6
    Authors E. Reimnitz, D.A. Ross
    Publication Type Article
    Publication Subtype Journal Article
    Series Title Marine Geology
    Index ID 70010026
    Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse