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Habersack, H; Seitz, H; Laronne, JB.
(2008):
Spatio-temporal variability of bedload transport rate: analysis and 2D modelling approach
GEODIN ACTA. GEODINAMICA ACTA; 21: 67-79.
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- Abstract:
- Field measurements to calibrate numerical bedload formulae are largely missing. Measurements using a Large Helley-Smith sampler were performed over a period of five years in the large Alpine Drau River, Austria. Our results reveal the high spatio-temporal variability of bedload transport rates. Commonly used bedload predictors poorly describe measured transport rates. Temporal and localised cross-sectional variation in bedload transport rates are observed in short time frames. To obtain significant mean values, the measurement period has to be extended to cover the existing bedload transport periodicity. The discrepancy between bedload transport measurements and simulation is partially explained by local hydraulic variations. The results can be improved, particularly for verticals where most of the bedload occurs, by relating measured transport rates to local hydraulic parameters. The incorporation of local cross-sectional parameters demonstrates the utility of 2D bedload models and their greater predictive power over similar ID models. (C) 2008 Lavoisier SAS. All rights reserved.
- Authors BOKU Wien:
- Habersack Helmut
- Seitz Hugo
- Find related publications in this database (Keywords)
- bedload transport
- sediment discharge
- river morphology
- gravel-bed river
- spatio-temporal variability
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