DMS: Diagnostic Modeling System; Report 2, Reduction of Sediment Shoaling of the Entrance Channel at East Pass, Florida
Abstract
This report documents a case study at East Pass, Florida, to assess the concepts and performance of the Diagnostic Modeling System (DMS), which is presently under development. The DMS is intended to give the capability to identify, categorize, and evaluate navigation channel sediment-deposition hot spots, from which the system can be applied to identify corrective actions and perform the appropriate analysis. The level of corrective measures are expected to be within existing project authorization, and the diagnostic procedure should be capable of arriving at solutions to shoaling problems within the project dredging cycle. The system consists of three components: the DMS-Data Manager, the DMS-Manual, and the DMS-Analytical Toolbox, which are described in this report. The object of the case study was to apply DMS concepts and available tools to determine the causes of shoaling in three maintained channels at East Pass Inlet and to recommend solutions to reduce the frequency and cost of dredging. The DMS evaluation led to such potential solutions, indicating the viability of the diagnostic method.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA369353
Entities
People
- Kenneth R. Craig
- Mark S. Gosselin
- R. B. Taylor