Feasibility of Using Rational Threshold Values to Predict Sediment Impacts from Army Training.

Abstract

This report summarizes research on the feasibility of using Rational Threshold Values (RTVs) to predict sediment-related impacts in Army training areas. The information will be useful to Army land managers who program training area maintenance. The research has indicated that local water quality standards can be used as RTVs if they are based on the aquatic community's response to the physico-chemical and volumetric characteristics of sediment pollution in a specific area. The Relative Algal Growth Index, with modifications, can also be used as an RTV for lentic systems. In lotic systems, fish population levels can be used as RTVs for certain fish species if specific criteria are met.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA130997

Entities

People

  • Caryn C. Vaughn
  • Gary D. Schnell
  • Robert E. Riggins

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Eutrophication
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Geography
  • Habitats
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design