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One-Dimensional Routing of Mud/Debris Flows Using NWS FLDWAV Model

Resource Type
Industry Papers and Articles
Reference Title
One-Dimensional Routing of Mud/Debris Flows Using NWS FLDWAV Model
Author/Presenter
Fread, D.L.
Ming, Jin
Organization/Agency
U.S. Geological Survey
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Year
1997
Abstract/Additional Information

A one-dimensional unsteady mud/debris flow modeling technique is beingincorporated into the National Weather Service (NWS) FLDWAV dynamic flood routing model enhancing its capability to model unsteady flows of non-Newtonian fluids. This technique involves determining the friction slope of mud/debris flows based on a semi-empirical rheological power-law equation and a wave-front tracking technique. Three similar techniques are compared for model performance on three real-case mud/debris flow simulations and with some model sensitivity studies.

URL(s)
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/ohd/hrl/papers/fldwav/1dim-mud.htm