Interpreting Historic Dredging Data and Bathymetric Surveys to Support Recommendations for Altering Dredging

Abstract

A major concern at many tidal inlets around the United States is how to reduce maintenance dredging costs. This CETN uses East Pass, Florida, as an example of how historic dredging data and bathymetric surveys can be used to evaluate whether dredging can be reduced. The particular alternatives reviewed are realigning the navigation channel or reducing its dimensions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1991
Accession Number
AD1003874

Entities

People

  • Andrew Morang

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bathymetry
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Dredging
  • Economic Impact
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Guidance
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Costs
  • Materials
  • Mississippi
  • Navigation
  • United States
  • Waterways

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Riverine Ecology
  • Strategic Security Studies