Project

Linking optical imaging techniques and 2D-modelling for studying spatial heterogeneity in vegetated streams and rivers

Code

3G029010

Duration

01 January 2010 → 31 December 2015

Funding

Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)

Promotor

Peter Troch

Research disciplines

Engineering and technology
- Construction engineering
- Earthquake engineering
- Geotechnical and environmental engineering
- Water engineering
- Wind engineering

Keywords

ecohydraulics ecosystem modelling

Project description

Lowland rivers are characterised by patterns as vegetation patches and flow gradients, which dtermine the functionality of the river ecosystem (nutrientcycling, retention of material). The purpose of the project is to develop and apply new surface covering, optical measuring techniques with high spatial and temporal resolutions to map the heterogeneity in river ecosystems. Measurements will be used for the development and validation of a 2D river ecosystem model.