Visualizing Hyporheic Flow Through Bedforms Using Dye Experiments and SimulationSusa H. Stonedahl 1, Kevin R. Roche 2, Forrest Stonedahl 3, Aaron I. Packman 2
1Engineering and Physical Science, St. Ambrose University, 2Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University, 3Mathematics and Computer Science, Augustana College
This manuscript describes how to create regular bedforms in a flume, visualize flow through the bedforms, and use computer simulations to simulate the hyporheic flow. The computer simulations compare well with the experimental observations. This coupled simulation and experiment is well-suited for both research and educational purposes.