Chapter 14. Modelling of Sand Deposition in Archaeologically Significant Reaches of the Colorado River in Grand Canyon, USA
- Paul D. Bates2,
- Stuart N. Lane3,
- Robert I. Ferguson3
Published Online: 10 OCT 2005
DOI: 10.1002/0470015195.ch14
Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Computational Fluid Dynamics: Applications in Environmental Hydraulics
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How to Cite
Wiele, S. and Torizzo, M. (2005) Modelling of Sand Deposition in Archaeologically Significant Reaches of the Colorado River in Grand Canyon, USA, in Computational Fluid Dynamics: Applications in Environmental Hydraulics (eds P. D. Bates, S. N. Lane and R. I. Ferguson), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470015195.ch14
Editor Information
- 2
School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol, UK
- 3
Department of Geography, University of Durham, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 10 OCT 2005
- Published Print: 22 APR 2005
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470843598
Online ISBN: 9780470015193
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- river mechanics;
- sand deposition;
- Grand Canyon model;
- Environmental Impact Study (EIS);
- finite volume method;
- diffusion–advection equation;
- channel bathymetry;
- Upper Unkar reach;
- dam releases prediction
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Flow and sediment transport model
Study site selection and morphology
Model grids
Model application and results
The four modelling sites
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References