Evaluation of Dredged Material Plumes - Physical Monitoring Techniques

Abstract

Information on the extent and nature of suspended-sediment plumes generated by dredge activities is necessary to enhance understanding of technical issues including sediment transport processes and associated environmental concerns. This technical note reviews recent suspended-sediment plume monitoring projects and evaluates various techniques used to monitor suspended-sediment plumes, including several emerging techniques. Recommendations are provided on techniques for various monitoring requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA361346

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustics
  • Aerial Photography
  • Chemistry
  • Detectors
  • Environmental Protection
  • Grain Size
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • Optical Properties
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Remote Sensing
  • Scanning Sonar
  • Suspended Sediments
  • Transducers
  • Underwater Acoustics
  • Water Quality

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Riverine Ecology
  • Systems Analysis and Design