Sediment sampler at Breitenbush River
![Gold painted sediment sampler dangles along the river bank.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/20231205_131319_0.jpg?itok=d8qwC99X)
Detailed Description
Sediment samplers are designed to obtain representative samples across all depths and locations in a river cross-section. This is important because sediment concentrations are not always consistent across the channel. This D-74 sampler weighs 62 pounds and can sample in velocities up to 6.6 feet per second and depths up to 15 feet. It has been in use since 1974.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.