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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 - A_bkf
  • Key Variables - BHR
  • Key Variables - BEHI
  • Key Variables - d
  • Key Variables - d_bkf
  • Key Variables - d_bkfp
  • Key Variables - d_mbkf
  • Key Variables - d_g
  • Key Variables - d_p
  • Key Variables - d_rif
  • Key Variables - d_run
  • Key Variables - D₅₀
  • Key Variables - D^₅₀
  • Key Variables - D_i
  • Key Variables - ER
  • Key Variables - g
  • Key Variables - K
  • Key Variables - LBH
  • Key Variables - L_m
  • Key Variables - MWR
  • Key Variables - NBS
  • Key Variables - n
  • Key Variables - Q
  • Key Variables - R
  • Key Variables - R_c
  • Key Variables - R/D₈₄
  • Key Variables - RI
  • Key Variables - S
  • Key Variables - SL
  • Key Variables - S_g
  • Key Variables - S_p
  • Key Variables - S_rif
  • Key Variables - S_run
  • Key Variables - SBH
  • Key Variables - u
  • Key Variables - u^*
  • Key Variables - u/u^*
  • Key Variables - VL
  • Key Variables - VS
  • Key Variables - W
  • Key Variables - W_bkf
  • Key Variables - W_blt
  • Key Variables - W_fpa
  • Key Variables - W_p
  • Key Variables - g
  • Key Variables - g_s
  • 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
  • Continuing with Study of the FGM
  • Quantitatively Gathering Relevant River and Flood Data
  • Qualitatively Gathering River Data
  • Visiting Rivers to Share FGM Lessons
  • Noting Human Modification of Rivers
  • Exploring the Frontier of FGM and Flood Forecasting