The hydraulic geometry of a shallow estuary
An analogy with entropy production in steady-state systems leads to a statement that the geometry of natural waterways is governed by two opposing influences: a) equal work per unit of area of bed, and b) minimum work done in the system as a whole. The resulting calculations applied to shallow, estuaries are verified by field measurements.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1963 |
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Title | The hydraulic geometry of a shallow estuary |
DOI | 10.1080/02626666309493340 |
Authors | W. B. Langbein |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | International Association of Scientific Hydrology - Bulletin |
Index ID | 70221114 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |