Investigation of Mathematical Models for the Physical Fate Prediction of Dredged Material.
Abstract
A literature search of technical journals coupled with contacts with other research groups has revealed that very little mathematical modeling of the physical fate of dredged material disposed of in an aquatic environment has been undertaken. The most significant modeling effort that has been found is a mathematical model for prediction of dispersion and settling in barged ocean disposal of wastes developed by R. C. Y. Koh and Y. C. Chang. This model allows for disposal of dredged material by instantaneous bottom dump as well as pumping the material through a pipe under a moving barge. For estuarine and riverine environments, no models capable of tracing dredged material from its initial release into the water column until it is stored on the bottom have been found.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0776368
Entities
People
- Billy H. Johnson