Chapter 9. Terrestrial Laser Scan-Derived Topographic and Roughness Data for Hydraulic Modelling of Gravel-Bed Rivers
- George L. Heritage2,
- Andrew R. G. Large3
Published Online: 12 MAY 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9781444311952.ch9
Copyright © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
Laser Scanning for the Environmental Sciences
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How to Cite
Milan, D. J. (2009) Terrestrial Laser Scan-Derived Topographic and Roughness Data for Hydraulic Modelling of Gravel-Bed Rivers, in Laser Scanning for the Environmental Sciences (eds G. L. Heritage and A. R. G. Large), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444311952.ch9
Editor Information
- 2
JBA Consulting, The Brew House, Wilderspool Park, Greenall's Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6HL, UK
- 3
School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE17RU, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 12 MAY 2009
- Published Print: 3 APR 2009
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405157179
Online ISBN: 9781444311952
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- terrestrial laser scan-derived topographic and roughness data - for hydraulic modelling of gravel-bed rivers;
- roughness - fundamental parameter of boundary over which fluids flow;
- Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) codes;
- Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) measurements;
- computational mesh;
- moving window approach - determining local standard deviation;
- Navier–Stokes equations;
- roughness height values;
- Kolmogorov-Smirnov test
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Modelling Roughness
Application of the Technology
Applying the Technology
Model Validation
How Useful is TLS in these Environments?
Patch Scale Velocity Patterns: Flow Deflection around Roughness Elements
Discussion and Conclusions
References