Evaluation of Sediment - Surrogate Technologies for Computation of Suspended - Sediment Transport

摘要

The USGS is evaluating surrogate technologies for estimating SSC and fluxes in the U. S and Puerto Rico. Those based on optics, acoustics, and laser principles have been shown to be successful in a limited number of test sites. The approach using the pressure - differential principle shows promise for use in highly concentrated streamflows. The USGS welcomes international and domestic collaboration in sediment - surrogate technology research.