Velocity and Sediment Concentration Measurements over Bedforms in Sand-Bed Rivers

Robert R. Holmes, Marcelo H. Garcia

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

Bedforms often are present on the bed of alluvial sand-bed rivers. Bedforms, such as dunes, impact the flow field. In this field study, velocity and suspended-sediment concentration measurements were made longitudinally along a dune field in large (5-15 meters deep) alluvial sand-bed rivers. The velocity and suspended-sediment concentration data was collected using an acoustic Doppler current profiler, acoustic Doppler velocimeters, an optical backscatter sensor, and, two sediment intakes. This paper presents a description of these measurement devices and techniques for the collection of this data. Some preliminary results observed at the Missouri River at St. Charles, Missouri are presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods
EditorsT.L. Wahl, C.A. Pugh, K.A. Oberg, T.B. Vermeyen, T.L. Wahl, C.A. Pugh, K.A. Oberg, T.B. Vermeyen
Pages401-409
Number of pages9
StatePublished - 2002
EventHydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods 2002 - Estes Park, CO, United States
Duration: Jul 28 2002Aug 1 2002

Publication series

NameHydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods

Other

OtherHydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods 2002
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityEstes Park, CO
Period7/28/028/1/02

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Instrumentation
  • General Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Velocity and Sediment Concentration Measurements over Bedforms in Sand-Bed Rivers'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this