Forecasting Sediment Transport and Morphological Response for River
Abstract
The aim of this collaborative research program is to initiate development of a morphological tool, capable of long-term prediction of channel response under a range of future scenarios, and develop such a model to proof of concept stage. Completion of this research will allow the project team to conceive what such a tool might actually look like, how it might operate and its performance features. This will require establishing its theoretical basis, the modeling platform/software to be used and the tool s functionality and capability with respect to explanatory, investigative, diagnostic and predictive applications intended to inform river management and sustainable engineering practices. The potential impact of the research for evaluating alternative river futures and framing river management studies fully justifies investment in developing the proof of concept model and generating the new science to support its initial testing and evaluation. The proposed work will provide a timely contribution to the ERDC mission because this joint research supports the infrastructure elements in the Flood and Coastal, Navigation, and Environmental Business Lines. This program develops new technologies for exploring new methodologies that can assess the condition of thousands of miles of levees and hundreds of dams throughout the Corps including management of levees, dams, and other similar infrastructure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2018
- Source ID
- W9132T1620012
Entities
People
- Soar Philip
Organizations
- Engineer Research and Development Center
- United States Army
- University of Portsmouth