A Guide for Using Geochemical Methods in Dredged Material, Sediment Tracking, and Sediment Budget Studies

Abstract

Effective regional sediment management has the potential to significantly reduce operating costs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers but only if the ultimate sources and sinks of coastal sediment are fully quantified. Geochemical sedimentary markers provide a well-established methodology for fingerprinting the various sources and time frames over which sediment accumulates in regions of concern. This report outlines the basic methodology of how different geochemical signatures can be utilized to identify sources and fates of sediment. These methodologies are then showcased in example case studies (real and hypothetical) that address issues pertinent to the mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 26, 2017
Accession Number
AD1035716

Entities

People

  • Brandon Lafferty
  • David Perkey
  • Heidi M. Wadman
  • Jennifer M. Seiter
  • Mark A. Chappell

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Drainage Basins
  • Ecology
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Environmental Protection
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Isotopes
  • Marine Geology
  • Materials
  • Oceanography
  • Organic Materials
  • Ridges
  • Terrain

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation