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Data product containing Fraser Experimental Forest bedload transport, particle size distributions, and discharge data for "Defining phases of bedload transport using piecewise regression"

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posted on 2024-09-12, 19:57 authored by Sandra E. Ryan
These data include rates of bedload transport and discharge measured at eight sites on the Fraser Experimental Forest, Colorado during snowmelt runoff periods between 1992 and 1997. Samples were collected intermittently using a hand-held Helley-Smith sampler with a 3 x 3 inch opening, 2.54 expansion ratio, and 0.25 millimeter mesh bag. Between 100 and 200 samples were collected at each site. Size fractions (full phi) are available for most samples. Data on discharge and hydraulic geometry at the time samples were collected are provided. The grain size distribution of the channel bed is also included.
Data were collected to characterize rates of bedload transport over a wide range of flow conditions on channels draining the Fraser Experimental Forest. The data have been used to test the applicability of piecewise regression for defining different phases of bedload transport.
Original metadata date was 01/16/2007. Metadata modified on 10/25/2012 to adjust citation to include the addition of a DOI (digital object identifier). Metadata modified on 11/14/2012 to update the URL for the publication associated with these data. Minor metadata updates on 05/06/2013, 12/20/2016, and 04/18/2019.

Funding

USDA-FS

History

Data contact name

Sandra Ryan-Burkett

Data contact email

fsrda@fs.fed.us

Publisher

USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station

Use limitations

These data were collected using funding from the U.S. Government and can be used without additional permissions or fees. If you use these data in a publication, presentation, or other research product please use the following citation: Ryan, Sandra E. 2007. Data product containing Fraser Experimental Forest bedload transport, particle size distributions, and discharge data for "Defining phases of bedload transport using piecewise regression". Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. https://doi/org/10.2737/RDS-2007-0003

Temporal Extent Start Date

1992-01-01

Temporal Extent End Date

1997-12-31

Theme

  • Not specified

Geographic Coverage

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Geographic location - description

St. Louis Creek watershed is the primary watershed located on the Fraser Experimental Forest near Fraser, CO. The drainage area upstream of USGS gage, located on the main stem near the north bound...

ISO Topic Category

  • geoscientificInformation
  • inlandWaters

National Agricultural Library Thesaurus terms

Forestry, Wildland Management

OMB Bureau Code

  • 005:96 - Forest Service

OMB Program Code

  • 005:059 - Management Activities

Pending citation

  • No

Public Access Level

  • Public

Identifier

RDS-2007-0003