Modeling the transport of stored sediment in a gravel bed river, northwestern California
Kelsey HM, Lamberson R, Madej MA. 1986. Modeling the transport of stored sediment in a gravel bed river, northwestern California. International Association of Hydrologic Sciences Publication. 159. International Association of Hydrologic Sciences
Study location for this paper on sediment transport is Redwood Creek, Redwood National Park, California. The authors discuss a means of predicting movement and storage of coarse sediment in the stream system, based on sediment residence times. They use 4 classifications for stored sediment: stable, active, semi-active, and inactive, examining the exchange of sediment among these. The paper notes both the predictive value and certain limitations of a mathematical model based on a first-order Markov chain. The model represents changes in sediment storage for Redwood Creek (1947-1980) fairly accurately, according to the Discussion section. Includes tables of flushing times and sediment distribution, graph of changes in the 4 categories of stored sediment.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Kelsey, Harvey; Lamberson, Roland; Madej, Mary
- Date of Issue
- 1986
- Publisher
- International Association of Hydrologic Sciences
- Units
- REDW , WRD
- Keywords
- gravel beds, Modeling, Physical Sciences, Redwood Creek Basin Redwood National Park CA, Rivers & Streams, Sediment Transport, WRBIB