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Rapid Riparian Buffer Width And Quality Analysis Using Lidar In South Carolina, Emre Akturk
Rapid Riparian Buffer Width And Quality Analysis Using Lidar In South Carolina, Emre Akturk
All Theses
The importance of protecting water quality and aquatic resources are increasing because of harmful human impacts within and around waterways. Establishing or restoring functional riparian areas protect water quality and are a good mechanism to conserve aquatic systems, plants, and wildlife. Laser-based remote sensing technology offers a high resolution approach to both characterize and document changes in riparian buffer zones (RBZs). The objectives of this study were to build a model to calculate riparian buffer width on both sides of a stream using a LiDAR-derived slope variable, to classify riparian buffers and determine their quality, and to evaluate the appropriateness …
Risk Assessment Model For Pipe Rehabilitation And Replacement In A Water Distribution System, Jan C. Devera
Risk Assessment Model For Pipe Rehabilitation And Replacement In A Water Distribution System, Jan C. Devera
Master's Theses
The efficient delivery of potable water for a community through its distribution system has historically been the backbone of nearly all metropolitan developments. Much of these systems are comprised of pipe networks made of various materials including concrete, iron, PVC, and even steel. As these communities expand and urbanize, water demand and population density simultaneously increase. This develops higher strains and stresses in the community‟s water distribution network causing pipes to corrode, crack, or rupture prematurely while in service. As a result, the deterioration of water distribution systems in growing cities is increasingly becoming a major concern for our nation. …