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.
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 |