A definition of dominant discharge
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.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1966 |
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Title | A definition of dominant discharge |
DOI | 10.1080/02626666609493460 |
Authors | M. A. Benson, D. M. Thomas |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | International Association of Scientific Hydrology - Bulletin |
Index ID | 70221260 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |