A characterization of side channel development
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2019-08-16
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van Denderen, R. Pepijn
Schielen, R.
Straatsma, M.W.
Kleinhans, M. G.
Hulscher, Suzanne J.M.H.
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Abstract
Side channels are commonly constructed to reduce the flood risk or to increase the ecological value of a river. Such artificial side channels generally aggrade. We categorize the development of side channels based on the sediment that is deposited in these channels. Based on this categorization, we determine the main mechanisms that affect their development, and we propose an initial framework on how to predict the long-term development of side channels. The results can be used to design, operate, and maintain side channel systems.
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artificial side channels, bifurcations, river morphology, secondary channels, side channels
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van Denderen, R P, Schielen, R, Straatsma, M W, Kleinhans, M G & Hulscher, S J M H 2019, 'A characterization of side channel development', River Research and Applications, vol. 35, no. 9, pp. 1597-1603. https://doi.org/10.1002/rra.3462