Flow modelling to estimate suspended sediment travel times for two Canadian Deltas
The approximate travel times for suspended sediment transport through two multi-channel networks are estimated using flow modelling. The focus is on the movement of high sediment concentrations that travel rapidly downstream. Since suspended sediment transport through river confluences and bifurcati...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:6e6721e5ffaa4191b0b8f93eb9d6a885 2023-05-15T17:09:30+02:00 Flow modelling to estimate suspended sediment travel times for two Canadian Deltas S. R. Fassnacht 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z https://doaj.org/article/6e6721e5ffaa4191b0b8f93eb9d6a885 EN eng Copernicus Publications http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/4/425/2000/hess-4-425-2000.pdf https://doaj.org/toc/1027-5606 https://doaj.org/toc/1607-7938 1027-5606 1607-7938 https://doaj.org/article/6e6721e5ffaa4191b0b8f93eb9d6a885 Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, Vol 4, Iss 3, Pp 425-438 (2000) Technology T Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering TD1-1066 Geography. Anthropology. Recreation G Environmental sciences GE1-350 article 2000 ftdoajarticles 2022-12-31T07:23:27Z The approximate travel times for suspended sediment transport through two multi-channel networks are estimated using flow modelling. The focus is on the movement of high sediment concentrations that travel rapidly downstream. Since suspended sediment transport through river confluences and bifurcation movement is poorly understood, it is assumed that the sediment moves at approximately the average channel velocity during periods of high sediment load movement. Calibration of the flow model is discussed, with an emphasis on the incorporation of cross-section data, that are not referenced to a datum, using a continuous water surface profile. Various flow regimes are examined for the Mackenzie and the Slave River Deltas in the Northwest Territories, Canada, and a significant variation in travel times is illustrated. One set of continuous daily sediment measurements throughout the Mackenzie Delta is used to demonstrate that the travel time estimates are reasonable. Keywords: suspended sediment; multi-channel river systems; flow modelling; sediment transport Article in Journal/Newspaper Mackenzie Delta Northwest Territories Slave River Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Northwest Territories Canada Mackenzie Delta ENVELOPE(-136.672,-136.672,68.833,68.833) |
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Technology T Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering TD1-1066 Geography. Anthropology. Recreation G Environmental sciences GE1-350 S. R. Fassnacht Flow modelling to estimate suspended sediment travel times for two Canadian Deltas |
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The approximate travel times for suspended sediment transport through two multi-channel networks are estimated using flow modelling. The focus is on the movement of high sediment concentrations that travel rapidly downstream. Since suspended sediment transport through river confluences and bifurcation movement is poorly understood, it is assumed that the sediment moves at approximately the average channel velocity during periods of high sediment load movement. Calibration of the flow model is discussed, with an emphasis on the incorporation of cross-section data, that are not referenced to a datum, using a continuous water surface profile. Various flow regimes are examined for the Mackenzie and the Slave River Deltas in the Northwest Territories, Canada, and a significant variation in travel times is illustrated. One set of continuous daily sediment measurements throughout the Mackenzie Delta is used to demonstrate that the travel time estimates are reasonable. Keywords: suspended sediment; multi-channel river systems; flow modelling; sediment transport |
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Flow modelling to estimate suspended sediment travel times for two Canadian Deltas |
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Flow modelling to estimate suspended sediment travel times for two Canadian Deltas |
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Flow modelling to estimate suspended sediment travel times for two Canadian Deltas |
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Flow modelling to estimate suspended sediment travel times for two Canadian Deltas |
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Flow modelling to estimate suspended sediment travel times for two Canadian Deltas |
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flow modelling to estimate suspended sediment travel times for two canadian deltas |
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Northwest Territories Canada Mackenzie Delta |
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Northwest Territories Canada Mackenzie Delta |
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Mackenzie Delta Northwest Territories Slave River |
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Mackenzie Delta Northwest Territories Slave River |
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Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, Vol 4, Iss 3, Pp 425-438 (2000) |
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