Fluid Mud Survey Investigations at the Calcasieu Lake Entrance Channel, Louisiana

Abstract

This technical note describes fluid mud conditions encountered at the Calcasieu Lake (Louisiana) Entrance Channel during intrusive bathymetric surveys and related investigations. The occurrence of fluid mud in navigation channels is poorly documented, but is known to cause rapid shoaling and special problems for conventional acoustic survey methods. The Caicasieu Entrance Channel is significant in these respects because fluid mud layers are thick and require large-volume dredging to maintain channel conditions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA365213

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  • Engler

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Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Signals
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Dredging
  • Engineers
  • Frequency
  • Instrumentation
  • Louisiana
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Physical Properties
  • Sediments
  • Transitions
  • Viscosity
  • Waterways

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