Application of Historical Channel Stability Analysis to Instream Flow Studies

摘要

Evaluation of the long-term stability of river channels is an important component of instream flow assessments because significant instability may invalidate the results of habitat simulation, especially when the variation of habitat over time is to be examined. Procedures are described for reconnaissance-level studies of river channel dynamics, with emphasis on the use of readily available historical records. (ERA citation 10:037660)