Research
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Mentor Information
Name Ellen Wohl
Title Professor of Geology
Department Earth Resources
Work Phone 5298
FAX 6307
e-mail ellenw@cnr.colostate.edu
Project Title Flow hydraulics of step-pool channels
Project Abstract Andrew will be using a 3d Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter to make detailed measurements of flow hydraulics along step-pool mountain channels. These data, in combination with detailed channel surveys, will be used to explore correlations among velocity, turbulence, flow resistance, and potential controls such as channel geometry, gradient, and stage. Andrew successfully supervised an REU student during phase one of this research (summer 2001), which focused on field work in the Fraser Experimental Forest. This summer he will be extending the field work to additional channels in the Rocky Mountain West, and will be gone for 3-4 periods of 1-2 weeks each.