Improved Methods for Correlating Turbidity and Suspended Solids for Monitoring

Abstract

This technical note describes techniques normally used to measure turbidity and suspended solids in waters, how the two parameters relate to each other and to various environmental impacts, and why one cannot be routinely substituted for the other. It further outlines a technique whereby simple and quick turbidity measurements can be used as an operational aid in monitoring dredging and dredged material disposal operations as an adjunct to more costly and time-consuming suspended solids measurements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA378569

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