A field study of the confluence between Negro and Solimões Rivers. Part 1: Hydrodynamics and sediment transport - 23/02/18
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Confluences are a common feature of riverine systems, where are located converging flow streamlines and potential mixing of separate flows. The confluence of the Negro and Solimões Rivers ranks among the largest on Earth and its study may provide some general insights into large confluence dynamics and processes. An investigation was recently conducted about that confluence in both low and high-flow conditions using acoustic Doppler velocity profiling (ADCP), water quality sampling and high-resolution seismic data. First, the study gained insights into the characterization of the basic hydrodynamics parameters about the confluence as well as of those affecting sediments transport. Second, the analysis of the results showed that common hydrodynamic features noted in previous confluence studies were herein observed. Finally, some differences between low-flow and relatively high-flow conditions about the transfer of momentum from the Solimões to the Negro side of the Amazon Channel were identified.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Environmental hydraulics, River confluences, Hydrodynamics, Sediment transport, Amazon basin
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Vol 350 - N° 1-2
P. 31-42 - janvier 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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