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Evaluation of the geomorphological adjustment of a meandering, alluvial river

Man stands in middle of river with long pole to install scour chains in the water
K-State professor Tim Keane installs scour chains in the bed of the Cottonwood River to assess bed stability. Photo credit: Kari Bigham

This study will measure the short-term, reach-scale impacts of streambank stabilization projects on a meandering, alluvial river that outlets into a federally owned reservoir. Continue reading “Evaluation of the geomorphological adjustment of a meandering, alluvial river”

Assessing the effectiveness of streambank stabilization projects on the Cottonwood River using UAS

Man stands on a streambank piloting a drone which is taking photos of the Cottonwood River.
Alan Peterson (KGS) conducts UAS flight survey on the Cottonwood River. Photo credit: Tony Layzell

Multiple unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drone, flight tests were performed at one stabilized streambank site. Continue reading “Assessing the effectiveness of streambank stabilization projects on the Cottonwood River using UAS”