Model Studies of Navigation Improvements, Columbia River Estuary Report 2. Entrance Studies. Section 1. Fixed-Bed Studies or South Jetty Rehabilitation.

Abstract

The existing comprehensive fixed-bed model of the Columbia River estuary was used to determine the need for rehabilitating all or part of the outer end of the existing south jetty. This jetty has seriously deteriorated during the past 25 years, and an extensive rehabilitation program has been undertaken. Model tests were conducted to determine the effects of various stages of repair of the outer 1900 ft of the jetty on the hydraulic, salinity, and shoaling characteristics of the entrance area. Tests results consist of tidal elevation measurements current velocity measurements, salinity measurements, photographs of surface and bottom current patterns, and shoaling patterns. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0720546

Entities

People

  • Frank A. Herrmann Jr.
  • Henry B. Simmons

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Columbia River
  • Elevation
  • Measurement
  • Model Tests
  • Navigation
  • Photographic Materials
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Physical Properties
  • Rehabilitation
  • Rivers
  • Salinity

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Riverine Ecology