Wetlands Research Program. Preliminary Feasibility Study: Transport and Distribution of Dredged Materials by Hovercraft for Wetland Nourishment and Restoration

Abstract

A variety of mechanisms have resulted in the loss of coastal wetlands. Thin-layer disposal of dredged material has been proposed to maintain and restore wetland areas. Transport of this material into wetlands areas is problematic due to the sensitivity of the wetland environment. Hovercraft transport and distribution of dredged material has been proposed as an environmentally acceptable alternative to conventional transport methods. The objective of this study was preliminary evaluation of technical and economic feasibility of the use of hovercraft for dredged material transport and distribution in wetlands. Comparison was made to conventional transport alternatives.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA281822

Entities

People

  • Anthony C. Gibson
  • Michael R. Palermo
  • Trudy J. Olin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Cushion Vehicles
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Dredging
  • Economic Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Ground Effect Machines
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Costs
  • Marine Systems (Military)
  • Materials
  • United States
  • Vehicles
  • Waterways

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.