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The hydraulic geometry of a shallow estuary

September 1, 1963

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. 

Publication Year 1963
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
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