An evaluation of two measures of streambed condition
Dresser AT. 1996. An evaluation of two measures of streambed condition. Humboldt State University
Excerpt from author's abstract: "This research evaluates two techniques for estimating stream channel condition, Dietrich's q and Kappesser's Riffle Armor Stability Index (RASI), on four reaches of Little Lost Man Creek, California. Variance, optimal sample size, cost, and reliability were estimated for both methods. [Results:] although Little Lost Man Creek has relatively low sediment discharge, both techniques had samples indicating abundant fine sediment, and inconsistent sediment supply between adjacent reaches. The poor performance of these techniques suggests that more refinement may be necessary before they are applicable to every stream."
- Type
- Academic
- Authors
- Dresser, Adam
- Date of Issue
- 1996-09
- Publisher
- Humboldt State University
- Units
- REDW
- Keywords
- bedload discharge, Channel, Condition, Dietrich's q, Discharge, Evaluation, Hydrology, Kappesser's Riffle Armor Stability Index (RASI), Little Lost Man Creek, Method, Monitoring, Research, Research Methods, Sampling Methods, Sediment, Sediment Transport, Stream, Stream Channel, stream channel conditon, streambed condition, Surface Water, Thesis