Characterizing Natural Processes
- Measurements
- Physical, chemical and biological characterization of sediments
- High precision vertical profiles of contaminants or tracers (e.g. radionuclide)
- average and episodic behavior
- Monitoring of tracers to indicate source of suspended sediment during storm events
- Comparison of contaminant fluxes from sediment to flux downriver
- Modeling
- Conceptual and/or mathematical modeling of sediment/contaminant dynamics
- Mass flows- tool for comparative assessment of potential exposure
- Excellent tool for examining uncertainty or spatial or temporal variability