Fluid dynamics challenges in predicting plastic pollution transport in the ocean: A perspective
Bruce Sutherland, Michelle H. DiBenedetto, Alexis Kaminski, Ton S. van den Bremer
Abstract
The problem of predicting microplastic transport in oceans and estuaries has spurred new research into fluid-particle interactions involving theory, simulations, and laboratory experiments. We discuss wide-ranging challenges including the modeling of inertial particles in waves and turbulence, particle transformation, the influence of submesoscale ocean processes, and predicting global transport.
Topics & Concepts
Perspective (graphical)TurbulenceEnvironmental scienceEstuaryMicroplasticsMass transportInertial frame of referenceOceanographyMeteorologyGeologyComputer sciencePhysicsBiochemical engineeringEngineeringClassical mechanicsArtificial intelligenceMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesMarine and Offshore Engineering Studies