Assessing the Impact of Maneuver Training on NPS Pollution and Water Quality

Abstract

The objective of this work was to identify sources of nonpoint source pollution resulting from military activities, to assess the impact of this pollution on surface water quality, and to provide information for commanders to lessen the impact of training on water quality. Vehicle tracks prevent sheet flow of runoff to streams. Effectiveness of native grass in reducing nonpoint pollution was assessed on hillslopes. Using LIDAR elevation data, soil, and vegetation information, a GIS tool was developed to identify likely locations of gullies. A sediment concentration sensor was developed for use in streams. Sensor data was recorded using wireless communication technology. Impact of constructed low-water fords on stream stability was assessed. Recommendations for location and design of low-water fords are provided.`

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA512795

Entities

People

  • Alan Anderson
  • Charles Oviatt
  • J. M. Hutchinson
  • James M. Steichen
  • Naiqian Zhang
  • Philip L. Barnes
  • Stacy L. Hutchinson
  • Timothy Keane

Organizations

  • Kansas State University

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Data Transmission
  • Databases
  • Ecology
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Geography
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Mobile Phones
  • Multiple Access
  • Optical Detectors
  • Sensor Networks
  • Wireless Communications

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  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.