Characterizing a December 2005 density current event in the Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois
By: C.M. Garcia, P.R. Jackson, K. A. Oberg, K. K. Johnson, and M.H. Garcia
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Abstract
During the winter months, the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois is subject to bi-directional flows, and density currents are thought to be responsible for these flow variations. This paper presents detailed field measurements using three acoustic Doppler current profiler instruments and simultaneous water-quality measurements made during December 2005. Observations indicate that the formation of density currents within the Chicago River and density differences are mostly due to salinity differences between the North Branch and the main stem of the Chicago River, whereas temperature difference does not appreciably affect the creation of density currents. Sources of higher water temperature, conductivity, and salinity values should be addressed in future studies. ?? 2007 ASCE.
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Garcia, C., Jackson, P., Oberg, K.A., Johnson, K., Garcia, M., 2007, Characterizing a December 2005 density current event in the Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois, in Examining the Confluence of Environmental and Water Concerns - Proceedings of the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2006, Omaha, NE, 21 May 2006 through 25 May 2006, https://doi.org/10.1061/40856(200)155.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
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| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Characterizing a December 2005 density current event in the Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois |
| ISBN | 0784408564; 9780784408568 |
| DOI | 10.1061/40856(200)155 |
| Publication Date | April 26, 2012 |
| Year Published | 2007 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Title | Examining the Confluence of Environmental and Water Concerns - Proceedings of the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2006 |
| Conference Title | World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2006: Examining the Confluence of Environmental and Water Concerns |
| Conference Location | Omaha, NE |
| Conference Date | 21 May 2006 through 25 May 2006 |