Summary of oceanographic and water-quality measurements in Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Wells, Maine, in 2013
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- More information: USGS Index Page
- Document: Report (8.64 MB pdf)
- Appendixes:
- Appendix 1 (52 KB xlsx) Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler Transects, Bourne Avenue Site, April 2013
- Appendix 2 (52 KB xlsx) Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler Transects, Bourne Avenue Site, May 2013
- Appendix 3 (25 KB xlsx) Channel Geometry at the Furbish Road Site
- Companion File: Dataset Oceanographic and Water-Quality Measurements, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Maine, 2013
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Abstract
Suspended-sediment transport is a critical element controlling the geomorphology of tidal wetland complexes. Wetlands rely on organic material and inorganic sediment deposition to maintain their elevation relative to sea level. The U.S. Geological Survey performed observational deployments to measure suspended-sediment concentration and water flow rates in the tidal channels of the wetlands in the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine. The objective was to characterize the sediment-transport mechanisms that contribute to the net sediment budget of the wetland complex. We deployed a meteorological tower, optical turbidity sensors, and acoustic velocity meters at sites on Stephens Brook and the Ogunquit River between March 27 and December 9, 2013. This report presents the time-series oceanographic and atmospheric data collected during those field studies. The oceanographic parameters include water velocity, depth, turbidity, salinity, temperature, and pH. The atmospheric parameters include wind direction, speed, and gust; air temperature; air pressure; relative humidity; short wave radiation; and photosynthetically active radiation.
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Summary of oceanographic and water-quality measurements in Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Wells, Maine, in 2013 |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2015-1072 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20151072 |
| Year Published | 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center |
| Description | Report: v, 17 p.; Appendixes 1-3; Dataset |
| Time Range Start | 2013-03-27 |
| Time Range End | 2013-12-09 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| City | Wells |
| Other Geospatial | Ogunquit River, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Stephens Brook |
| Datum | North American Datum of 1983 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | Y |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |