Cis and Trans Links in Natural Channel Networks.

Abstract

An explanation of the excess of trans links over cis links in natural channel networks is proposed. The basic assumptions are channel networks develop by headward growth, tributaries are generated independently on the two sides of the main channel, and once a tributary has been established, the probability of other tributaries developing further downstream on the same side is greatly diminished. Computer simulations of a simplified version of this model produce networks with about 58 percent trans links. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0725850

Entities

People

  • J. Samuel Smart
  • James R. Wallis

Organizations

  • IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computational Science
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Control Simulators
  • Probability
  • Simulations
  • Simulators

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