Roughness coefficients for 21 stream sites in New York state are presented. The site-specific relation between roughness coefficent and flow depth varies in a predictable manner, depending on energy gradient, relative smoothness (Rd50), and channel-vegetation density. The percentage of wetted perimeter that is vegetated is a useful indicator of when streambank vegetation can affect the roughness coefficient. To estimate the magnitude of this effect requires evaluation of the density and percent of submergence of vegetation.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1998 |
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| Title | Estimation of roughness coefficients for natural stream channels with vegetated banks |
| DOI | 10.3133/wsp2441 |
| Authors | William F. Coon |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Water Supply Paper |
| Series Number | 2441 |
| Index ID | wsp2441 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |