A definition of dominant discharge
International Association of Scientific Hydrology - Bulletin
By: M. A. Benson and D. M. Thomas
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Abstract
The concept of dominant (stream) discharge in geomorphology has not been firmly defined. By defining it, on rational grounds, as that discharge at which, over a long period of time, most sediment has been transported, a definite value can be computed for a stream for which there are available duration-curve values of daily discharge and a sediment-rating curve. This has been done for 5 eastern and 4 western rivers. The dominant discharge, when expressed in terms of percentage duration, is remarkably consistent, and is found to be a lower discharge than has generally been considered as dominant.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | A definition of dominant discharge |
| Series title | International Association of Scientific Hydrology - Bulletin |
| DOI | 10.1080/02626666609493460 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1966 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Description | 5 p. |
| First page | 76 |
| Last page | 80 |