Department of Earth and Environmental Science

Douglas J Jerolmack

Penn Sediment Dynamics Laboratory

 This laboratory is currently under construction in the basement of Hayden Hall (below my office). Our team will study the evolution of river patterns, gravity currents and aeolian bed forms at a variety of scales using physical models. The lab currently hosts a Camsizer grain size analyzer capable of very precise grain size measurements over a large range of sizes. Coming soon are: a 5-m sediment recirculating flume, a 3-m delta basin, an assortment of small-scale experiments like rice piles, and many other goodies for performing experiments and measuring the results. We also have a variety of field equipment including hand-held differential GPS, hand-held acoustic flow meter for fluid velocity measurements, and laser total station for surveying. Check back for updates.