Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length Calculator

✖Quadratic Drag Coefficient depending on whether the upper- or lower-layer density is used.ⓘ Quadratic Drag Coefficient [C_i]			+10% -10%
✖Intrusion Length depends essentially on two parameters: river flow velocity v and water depth h.ⓘ Intrusion Length [L]			+10% -10%
✖Shoreline Depth where the channel intersects the coastal shoreline.ⓘ Shoreline Depth [hs]			+10% -10%

✖Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length, salt wedge is an intrusion of sea water into a tidal estuary in the form of a wedge along the bed of the estuary.ⓘ Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length [L_*]

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Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length

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`"L"_{"*"} = ("C"_{"i"}*"L")/"hs"`

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`"15m"=("0.6"*"250m")/"10m"`

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Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length = (Quadratic Drag Coefficient*Intrusion Length)/Shoreline Depth
L_* = (C_i*L)/hs
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length - (Measured in Meter) - Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length, salt wedge is an intrusion of sea water into a tidal estuary in the form of a wedge along the bed of the estuary.
Quadratic Drag Coefficient - Quadratic Drag Coefficient depending on whether the upper- or lower-layer density is used.
Intrusion Length - (Measured in Meter) - Intrusion Length depends essentially on two parameters: river flow velocity v and water depth h.
Shoreline Depth - (Measured in Meter) - Shoreline Depth where the channel intersects the coastal shoreline.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Quadratic Drag Coefficient: 0.6 --> No Conversion Required
Intrusion Length: 250 Meter --> 250 Meter No Conversion Required
Shoreline Depth: 10 Meter --> 10 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

L_* = (C_i*L)/hs --> (0.6*250)/10

Evaluating ... ...

L_* = 15

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

15 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

15 Meter <-- Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Respective Salinities at Location 2 given Inflow Flow in Wedge

Go Salinity at the Location 2 = (Net Outflow through the Cross Section*Salinity at the Location 1)/Inflow in the Wedge

Net Outflow through Cross-section given respective Salinities

Go Net Outflow through the Cross Section = (Inflow in the Wedge*Salinity at the Location 2)/Salinity at the Location 1

Respective Salinities at Location given Inflow Flow in Wedge

Go Salinity at the Location 1 = (Inflow in the Wedge*Salinity at the Location 2)/Net Outflow through the Cross Section

Inflow to Wedge given respective Salinities

Go Inflow in the Wedge = (Net Outflow through the Cross Section*Salinity at the Location 1)/Salinity at the Location 2

Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length

Go Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length = (Quadratic Drag Coefficient*Intrusion Length)/Shoreline Depth

Fresh Water River Flow given Net Outflow through Cross-section

Go Fresh Water River Flow = Net Outflow through the Cross Section-Inflow in the Wedge

Inflow to Wedge given Net Outflow through Cross-section

Go Inflow in the Wedge = Net Outflow through the Cross Section-Fresh Water River Flow

Net Outflow through Cross-section

Go Net Outflow through the Cross Section = Fresh Water River Flow+Inflow in the Wedge

Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length Formula

Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length = (Quadratic Drag Coefficient*Intrusion Length)/Shoreline Depth
L_* = (C_i*L)/hs

What do Salt Wedges do with the Tides?

As the tide rises, the salt-wedge migrates into the channel and rapid deposition of suspended bed-material occurs. This is related to interference in the pattern of sediment exchange between the flow and the bed and reduced turbulence in the upper layer.

What is the definition of Salt Wedging?

Salt wedging in an estuary is the process by which a distinct layer of saltwater forms below a layer of freshwater due to differences in density. Salt wedging is the result of weak tidal currents that cannot mix the saltwater with the freshwater, thus creating a halocline.

How to Calculate Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length?

Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length calculator uses Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length = (Quadratic Drag Coefficient*Intrusion Length)/Shoreline Depth to calculate the Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length, The Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length formula is defined as an estuary which is a process by which a distinct layer of saltwater forms below a layer of freshwater due to differences in density. Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length is denoted by L_* symbol.

How to calculate Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length, enter Quadratic Drag Coefficient (C_i), Intrusion Length (L) & Shoreline Depth (hs) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length calculation can be explained with given input values -> 15 = (0.6*250)/10.

FAQ

What is Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length?

The Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length formula is defined as an estuary which is a process by which a distinct layer of saltwater forms below a layer of freshwater due to differences in density and is represented as L_* = (C_i*L)/hs or Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length = (Quadratic Drag Coefficient*Intrusion Length)/Shoreline Depth. Quadratic Drag Coefficient depending on whether the upper- or lower-layer density is used, Intrusion Length depends essentially on two parameters: river flow velocity v and water depth h & Shoreline Depth where the channel intersects the coastal shoreline.

How to calculate Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length?

The Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length formula is defined as an estuary which is a process by which a distinct layer of saltwater forms below a layer of freshwater due to differences in density is calculated using Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length = (Quadratic Drag Coefficient*Intrusion Length)/Shoreline Depth. To calculate Non-dimensional Intrusion or Salt Wedge Length, you need Quadratic Drag Coefficient (C_i), Intrusion Length (L) & Shoreline Depth (hs). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Quadratic Drag Coefficient, Intrusion Length & Shoreline Depth and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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