Overview of Watershed and Channel Sedimentation

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, 2015

This lesson provides an overview of the primary influences of watershed and channel sedimentation. In a short narrated portion of the lesson, we explore a section of the Rio Grande watershed and channel in New Mexico using Google Earth imagery, river profiles, and graphic animations. We highlight features of the upland catchments, the river channel, and the Elephant Butte Reservoir. We then demonstrate how environmental factors (climate, geography, land use changes, reservoirs) impact the supply and movement of sediments for the Rio Grande and other rivers. The focus is on the three primary pr ...

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 Overview of Watershed and Channel Sedimentation

 Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1123

Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2015

This lesson provides an overview of the primary influences of watershed and channel sedimentation. In a short narrated portion of the lesson, we explore a section of the Rio Grande watershed and channel in New Mexico using Google Earth imagery, river profiles, and graphic animations. We highlight features of the upland catchments, the river channel, and the Elephant Butte Reservoir. We then demonstrate how environmental factors (climate, geography, land use changes, reservoirs) impact the supply and movement of sediments for the Rio Grande and other rivers. The focus is on the three primary processes in sedimentation: generation, transport, and deposition. The lesson then addresses natural climate and weather influences along with some observed and projected trends associated with climate change.

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Operational hydrology report (OHR), 47. Manual on sediment management and measurement

World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - WMO, 2003 (WMO-No. 948)

This report covers a wide range of issues related to sedimentation. Its objectives are to present to readers a basic understanding of operational methods of sediment transport measurement, and serve as a practical reference in dealing with sedimentation engineering.

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 Manual on sediment management and measurement

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World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Published by: WMO ; 2003

This report covers a wide range of issues related to sedimentation. Its objectives are to present to readers a basic understanding of operational methods of sediment transport measurement, and serve as a practical reference in dealing with sedimentation engineering.

Collection(s) and Series: WMO- No. 948; Operational hydrology report (OHR)- No. 47

Language(s): English

Format: Digital (Available online for logged-in users), Hard copy (ill., charts)

ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-10948-4

Purchase at: http://www.wmo.int/e-catalog/detail_en.php?PUB_ID=138&SORT=N&q=

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Operational hydrology report (OHR), 29. Manual on operational methods for the measurement of sediment transport

World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - WMO, 1989 (WMO-No. 686)

This manual describes the methods and equipment used for the measurement and estimation of sediment load in rivers and reservoirs and discusses the merits of some of the methods and equipment for various river-flow conditions. Recommendations are made for enhancing data acquisition and research on the improvement of operational methods of measurement.

English

 Manual on operational methods for the measurement of sediment transport

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World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Published by: WMO ; 1989

This manual describes the methods and equipment used for the measurement and estimation of sediment load in rivers and reservoirs and discusses the merits of some of the methods and equipment for various river-flow conditions. Recommendations are made for enhancing data acquisition and research on the improvement of operational methods of measurement.

Collection(s) and Series: WMO- No. 686; Operational hydrology report (OHR)- No. 29

Language(s): English

Format: Digital (Available online for logged-in users), Hard copy

ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-10686-5

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Operational hydrology report (OHR), 16. Measurement of river sediments : prepared by the Rapporteur on Sediment Transport of the Commission for Hydrology

World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - WMO, 1981 (WMO-No. 561)

This report is a review of equipment and techniques for measuring sediment discharge in alluvial rivers. After an introductory discussion on classifying river sediments, there is an examination of the measurement of suspended sediment, bed load and total load and the sampling of bed material.

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 Measurement of river sediments: prepared by the Rapporteur on Sediment Transport of the Commission for Hydrology

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World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Published by: WMO ; 1981

This report is a review of equipment and techniques for measuring sediment discharge in alluvial rivers. After an introductory discussion on classifying river sediments, there is an examination of the measurement of suspended sediment, bed load and total load and the sampling of bed material.

Collection(s) and Series: WMO- No. 561; Operational hydrology report (OHR)- No. 16

Language(s): English

Format: Digital (Available online for logged-in users), Hard copy

ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-10561-5

Purchase at: http://www.wmo.int/e-catalog/detail_en.php?PUB_ID=303&SORT=N&q=

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