Interactions between currents and the spatial structure of aquatic vegetation

[摘要] (cont.) Drawing on the principles and examples established in the first two sections, the final section describes an analytical model for predicting vegetation coverage in a rectangular open channel. The model can allow for fixed banks, such as those in a concrete-lined channel, or can allow erosion of the boundaries, as is possible in natural streams. These two versions of the model show notably different results. Ultimately, this thesis presents multiple cases of the interactions between currents and aquatic vegetation and showcases an important example of a multi-disciplinary research approach in fluid mechanics.

[发布机构] Massachusetts Institute of Technology