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TeachMeFinance.com - explain sediment transport sediment transport The term 'sediment transport' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' rolling or traction, in which the particle moves along the bed but is too heavy to be lifted from it; saltation; and suspension, in which particles remain permanently above the bed, sustained there by the turbulent flow of the air or water. '. Previous 5 Terms: Sediment discharge Sediment load sediment sink sediment source Sediment Storage Capacity Next 5 Terms: sediment transport paths Sediment yield Sediment yield rate sedimentary sedimentary rock About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.