Jean Jacques Peters visiting the Doelpolder, Western Scheldt
6 January 2004
Jean Jacques Peters visiting the Doelpolder, Western Scheldt
6 January 2004
Sandbar in the Westerschelde
Overview of the dredging and disposal locations in the Westerschelde
Overview of the dredging (red) and disposal locations (near sandbar: dark green - secondary channel: light green - main channel: white) in the Westerschelde.
Sediment diffuser, detail
Detail of the diffuser by which the sediment is placed on the bottom.
(1/3) Creation of a ‘megadune’ for guiding the flow
Creation of a ‘megadune’ for guiding the flow: concept
(2/3) Creation of a ‘megadune’ for guiding the flow
(2/3) Creation of a ‘megadune’ for guiding the flow: bathymetry before disposal of ca. 3,5 Mm³ of sediment.
(3/3) Creation of a ‘megadune’ for guiding the flow
(3/3) Creation of a ‘megadune’ for guiding the flow: bathymetry after disposal of ca. 3,5 Mm³ of sediment.