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https://hdl.handle.net/11681/30382| Title: | Corps Shoaling Analysis Tool : predicting channel shoaling |
| Authors: | Dunkin, Lauren M. Coe, Lauren A. Ratcliff, Jay J. |
| Keywords: | Decision making--Mathematical models Dredging Dredging spoil River channels Sedimentation and deposition |
| Publisher: | Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (U.S.) Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.) |
| Series/Report no.: | Technical Report (Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.) ; no. ERDC/CHL TR-18-16 |
| Abstract: | This report provides background and additional applications of using the Corps Shoaling Analysis Tool (CSAT) and the various output files generated. The CSAT calculates channel shoaling volumes using historical channel surveys and uses the shoaling rates to predict future dredging volumes. Shoaling rate grids can be used to identify hot spots or areas of increased sedimentation. In addition, limiting the time period for analysis to more closely align with a specific event (e.g., meteorological activity or change to dredging schedule/type) may provide insight into the impacts that these events cause to the sedimentation within the channel. The volume tables that quantify the amount of sediment needing to be dredged at depth and time increments also support decision making that will maximize the use of dredging funds and minimize disruption to vessel traffic through the navigation channels. |
| Description: | Technical Report |
| Gov't Doc #: | ERDC/CHL TR-18-16 |
| Rights: | Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11681/30382 http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/30382 |
| Size: | 30 pages / 2.733 Mb |
| Types of Materials: | PDF/A |
| Appears in Collections: | Technical Report Technical Report |
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| ERDC-CHL TR-18-16.pdf | 2.8 MB | Adobe PDF |  View/Open |