Advances in Sediment Dynamics: Mechanisms, Modeling and Management in Transitional Environments

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is devoted to advancing the study of sediment dynamics in transitional environments, with a particular focus on deltas, lagoons, lakes, and estuaries. These ecosystems, often in delicate equilibrium, are especially vulnerable to climate change and anthropogenic pressures, making the understanding of sediment transport and deposition processes crucial for their sustainable management. Key factors shaping these environments include temperature, salinity, sediment concentration and composition, geomorphological features, and hydrodynamic drivers such as tides, waves, currents, and river discharges. Contributions are welcome that address sediment transport processes through field investigations, laboratory experiments, numerical and theoretical modeling, remote sensing techniques, or other innovative approaches.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for interdisciplinary research that enhances our knowledge of sediment dynamics, promotes the integration of methodologies, and supports the development of strategies for the resilience and conservation of transitional environments. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following: sediment transport processes and morphodynamic evolution; impacts of climate change and human activities; coupling between hydrodynamics and sediment dynamics; turbulence-induced sediment particle entrainment and incipient motion; monitoring techniques and novel observation methods; and modeling approaches for prediction and management. This collection aspires to serve as a valuable reference for scientists, managers, and policymakers committed to understanding and preserving these fragile yet vital systems.

Dr. Maria Rita Maggi
Dr. Cosimo Peruzzi
Dr. Giuseppe Francesco Cesare Lama
Dr. Marina Amadori
Guest Editors

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