This chapter describes commonly used geomorphological characteristics that are useful for analyzing watershed-scale hydrology and sediment dynamics. It includes calculations and measurements for stream network features and areal basin characteristics that cover a range of spatial and temporal scales and dimensions of watersheds. Construction and application of longitudinal profiles are described in terms of understanding the three-dimensional development of stream networks. A brief discussion of outstanding problems and directions for future work, particularly as they relate to water-resources management, is provided. Notations with preferred units are given.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Title | Watershed geomorphological characteristics |
| Authors | Faith A. Fitzpatrick |
| Publication Type | Book Chapter |
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Index ID | 70178678 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Wisconsin Water Science Center |