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Chapters
- 1.) Fluvial Geomorphology Training Module
- Introduction to Fluvial Geomorphology (FGM)
- Title Bar and Module Use
- Menu for Section List
- Glossary for Module Terms
- Navigation Bar Layout
- Text, Illustration, and Animations
- Illustration Techniques
- Plan View - Pattern
- Cross Sectional View - Dimension
- Longitudinal View - Profile
- Flow Charts, Diagrams, and Tables
- Aerial Photographs
- Topographic Maps
- Map Key & Legend
- Tools for Exercises
- Printer
- Calculator
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- ImageJ: Data View and Measure
- ImageJ Download and Installation
- Launching ImageJ
- ImageJ Menu and Toolbar
- Description of Quizes
- Data Viewing Exercise
- Data Measurement Exercise
- Explanation of Data Measurement Exercise
- Quiz
- 2.) FGM and Operational River Forecasting
- FGM and River Forecasting
- Classifying Rivers and Behavior
- Predicting River Adjustment
- Communicating River Form
- Applying FGM to River Conveyance
- Flood Impacts of River Disturbance
- Flood Focus of FGM Analysis
- River Stability & Predictability
- Balance of Dynamic River Forces
- Channel Evolution Model - 3D
- Revisiting Impacts of River Adjustment
- Hydrograph Adjustment with Length Exercise
- Explanation of River Length Exercise
- Hydrograph Adjustment with Slope Exercise
- Explanation of River Slope Exercise
- Hydrograph Adjustment with Roughness Exercise
- Explanation of River Roughness Exercise
- Measure Valley Length & Slope Exercise
- Explanation of Measuring Valley Length & Slope Exercise
- Measure River Reach Length & Slope Exercise
- Explanation of Measuring River Reach Length & Slope Exercise
- Compute River Reach Sinuosity Exercise
- Explanation of Computing River Reach Sinuosity Exercise
- Quiz
- 3.) Fundamental FGM Terms & Processes
- FGM Terms & Processes
- Key Terms - Fluvial Geomorphology
- Key Terms - Landforms & Geologic Material
- Key Terms - Rivers & Other Waterways
- Key Terms - Bankfull Identifiers
- Key Terms - Bankfull Characteristics
- Key Terms - Flood-Prone Area
- Key Terms - Bank Erosion Hazard Index
- Key Terms - Reach
- Key Terms - Wetted width
- Key Terms - Length Measurements
- Key Terms - Sinuosity
- Key Terms - Slope Calculations
- Key Terms - Thalweg
- Key Terms - Meanders
- Key Terms - Meander Geometry & Radius of Curvature
- Key Terms - Floodplain
- Key Terms - Entrenchment Ratio
- Key Terms - Width to Depth Ratio
- Key Terms - Elevation
- Key Terms - Meander Width Ratio
- Key Terms - Erosion & Deposition
- Key Terms - Aggradation & Degradation
- Key Terms - Competence & Saltation
- Key Terms - Alluvial Fan & Delta
- Key Variables - Abkf
- Key Variables - BHR
- Key Variables - BEHI
- Key Variables - d
- Key Variables - dbkf
- Key Variables - dbkfp
- Key Variables - dmbkf
- Key Variables - dg
- Key Variables - dp
- Key Variables - drif
- Key Variables - drun
- Key Variables - D50
- Key Variables - D^50
- Key Variables - Di
- Key Variables - ER
- Key Variables - g
- Key Variables - K
- Key Variables - LBH
- Key Variables - Lm
- Key Variables - MWR
- Key Variables - NBS
- Key Variables - n
- Key Variables - Q
- Key Variables - R
- Key Variables - Rc
- Key Variables - R/D84
- Key Variables - RI
- Key Variables - S
- Key Variables - SL
- Key Variables - Sg
- Key Variables - Sp
- Key Variables - Srif
- Key Variables - Srun
- Key Variables - SBH
- Key Variables - u
- Key Variables - u*
- Key Variables - u/u*
- Key Variables - VL
- Key Variables - VS
- Key Variables - W
- Key Variables - Wbkf
- Key Variables - Wblt
- Key Variables - Wfpa
- Key Variables - Wp
- Key Variables - g
- Key Variables - gs
- Key Variables - t
- Key Variables - t*ci
- Key Variables - w
- Computing River Cross Sectional Area Exercise
- Explanation of River Cross Sectional Area Exercise
- Computing Manning's Roughness Exercise
- Explanation of Manning's Roughness Exercise
- Computing River Discharge Exercise
- Explanation of River Discharge Exercise
- Computing Hydraulic Radius Exercise
- Explanation of Hydraulic Radius Exercise
- Computing River Mean Velocity Exercise
- Explanation of River Mean Velocity Exercise
- Computing Meander Width Ratio Exercise
- Explanation of Meander Width Ratio Exercise
- Technical Statement on FGM Terms Exercise
- Explanation of Statement for FGM Terms Exercise
- Quiz
- 4.) Geomorphologic Classification Systems
- FGM Classification Systems
- Young Streams
- Mature Streams
- Old Streams
- Straight Streams
- Meandering Streams
- Braided Streams
- Classifying Stream Orders
- Classifying Stream Equilibrium
- Classifying Stream Effective Work
- Montgomery-Buffington Classification Table
- M-B Source to Sink Scheme
- M-B Supply and Transport Limitations
- Classification by Discharge and Area for Regions
- Classification by Aggrading and Degrading
- Rosgen Classification Table and Continuum Concept
- Rosgen Classification by Pattern, Profile and Dimension
- Rosgen Classification by Bed Material
- Rosgen's Quantifiable Characteristics
- Rosgen Level I
- Rosgen Level II
- Rosgen Level III
- Rosgen Level IV
- Rosgen Classification Exercise
- Explaining Rosgen Classification
- Exercises to Examine Classifications
- Location #1 Exercise
- Explanation of Location #1
- Location #2 Exercise
- Explanation of Location #2
- Location #3 Exercise
- Explanation of Location #3
- Location #4 Exercise
- Explanation of Location #4
- Location #5 Exercise
- Explanation of Location #5
- Quiz
- 5.) Rosgen Classification of Valley & General Stream Type
- Rosgen Geomorphic Characterization
- Characterizing Valley Types
- Valley Type I
- Valley Type II
- Valley Type III
- Valley Type IV
- Valley Type V
- Valley Type VI
- Valley Type VII
- Valley Type VIII
- Valley Type IX
- Valley Type X
- Valley Type XI
- Characterizing Pattern, Profile and Dimension
- Stream Type Aa+
- Stream Type A
- Stream Type B
- Stream Type C
- Stream Type D
- Stream Type DA
- Stream Type E
- Stream Type F
- Stream Type G
- Exercises to Examine Valley Classification
- Rosgen Valley Type Exercise 1
- Explanation of Rosgen Valley Type Exercise 1
- Rosgen Valley Type Exercise 2
- Explanation of Rosgen Valley Type Exercise 2
- Rosgen Valley Type Exercise 3
- Explanation of Rosgen Valley Type Exercise 3
- Rosgen Valley Type Exercise 4
- Explanation of Rosgen Valley Type Exercise 4
- Rosgen Valley Type Exercise 5
- Explanation of Rosgen Valley Type Exercise 5
- Rosgen Valley Type Exercise 6
- Explanation of Rosgen Valley Type Exercise 6
- Rosgen Stream Type Exercise
- Explanation of Rosgen Stream Type Exercise
- Quiz
- 6.) Rosgen Classification of Detailed Stream Type
- Rosgen Morphological Description
- Dimension (Cross Section)
- Profile (Longitudinal)
- Pattern (Plan View)
- Stream Type A1a+
- Stream Type A2a+
- Stream Type A3a+
- Stream Type A4a+
- Stream Type A5a+
- Stream Type A6a+
- Stream Type A1
- Stream Type A2
- Stream Type A3
- Stream Type A4
- Stream Type A5
- Stream Type A6
- Stream Type B1
- Stream Type B2
- Stream Type B3
- Stream Type B4
- Stream Type B5
- Stream Type B6
- Stream Type C1
- Stream Type C2
- Stream Type C3
- Stream Type C4
- Stream Type C5
- Stream Type C6
- Stream Type D3
- Stream Type D4
- Stream Type D5
- Stream Type D6
- Stream Type DA4
- Stream Type DA5
- Stream Type DA6
- Stream Type E3
- Stream Type E4
- Stream Type E5
- Stream Type E6
- Stream Type F1
- Stream Type F2
- Stream Type F3
- Stream Type F4
- Stream Type F5
- Stream Type F6
- Stream Type G1
- Stream Type G2
- Stream Type G3
- Stream Type G4
- Stream Type G5
- Stream Type G6
- Exercises to Examine a Ouachita River Reach Classification
- Ouachita River Reach Dimension Exercise
- Ouachita River Reach Pattern Exercise
- Ouachita River Reach Profile Exercise
- Explanation of Ouachita River Reach Type Exercise
- Pebble #1 Exercise
- Pebble #2 Exercise
- Pebble #3 Exercise
- Pebble #4 Exercise
- Pebble #5 Exercise
- Pebble #6 Exercise
- Pebble #7 Exercise
- Pebble #8 Exercise
- Pebble #9 Exercise
- Pebble #10 Exercise
- Explanation of Dominant Bed Material Exercise
- Ouachita River Reach Classification
- Quiz
- 7.) Classification and Channel Geometry Relations
- Fluvial Geomorphological Analysis
- Regional Geomorphological Relationships
- Empirical Applications for Relations
- Estimating Bankfull Discharge
- Measuring Regionally
- Bankfull Discharge to Drainage Area
- Bankfull Cross Sectional Area to Drainage Area
- Bankfull Mean Depth to Drainage Area
- Bankfull Width to Drainage Area
- Channel Geometry Relationships
- Interpreting Channel Geometry Graphs
- Return Interval & Probability Analysis
- Exercises to Reinforce Geometric Relations
- Ouachita River Gauge Background
- Ouachita River Discharge Measurements
- Ouachita River Gauge Bankfull Stage
- Estimate the Bankfull Discharge Exercise
- Explanation of the Bankfull Discharge Exercise
- Estimate Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area Exercise
- Explanation of the Bankfull Cross-Sectional Area Exercise
- Estimate Bankfull Width Exercise
- Explanation of the Bankfull Width Exercise
- Estimate Bankfull Depth Exercise
- Explanation of the Bankfull Depth Exercise
- Estimate Bankfull Return Interval Exercise
- Explanation of the Bankfull Return Interval Exercise
- Quiz
- 8.) Rosgen Classification of Stability and Change
- Stream Stability Analysis
- Level III Field Parameters
- Application to River Flood Forecasting
- Departure from Existing Condition
- Channel Adjustment Tendency
- Channel Evolution Model Revisited
- Channel Evolution & Departure
- Channel Evolution & Return
- Riparian Vegetation Influences
- Flow Regime Influences
- Channel Size & Order Influences
- Depositional Features Influences
- Meander Pattern Influences
- Debris & Channel Obstruction Influences
- Field Assessment of Stability
- Field Assessment of Erosion Potential (BEHI)
- Velocity Gradient & Shear Damage
- Exercises to Reinforce Stability Concepts
- Pfankuch-Rosgen Stability Exercise
- Explanation of the Pfankuch-Rosgen Stability Exercise
- Bank Erosion Hazard Index Exercise
- Explanation of the Bank Erosion Hazard Index Exercise
- Quiz
- 9.) Fluvial Geomorphological Applications in River Forecasting
- FGM Applications in RFCs
- Karst Influence - Santa Fe River of SERFC
- Underground Rivers of Karst
- Resurfacing Rivers of Karst
- Karst River Flow Analysis
- Tidal Influence - Sacramento River of CNRFC
- Coastal Flood Plain and Entrenchment
- Coastal and Human Influences on Floodplain
- Modeling Floods and Under Estimating High Flow Recession
- Over Estimating Low Flow Recession
- Correcting High & Low Flow Recession
- FGM and Lag / K Model Routing Parameters
- FGM and Flood Velocity Parameters
- FGM and Flood Routing Parameters
- Quiz
- 10.) Advanced Fluvial Geomorphology Training
