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Initial Operation of ADPC Sites at Lock 2 On the Upper Hudson

Project Leader:
Dr. Damon Chaky


Dr. Steven Chillrud

Earth Institute Contact: Dr. Steven Chillrud

Locations: United States of America

Special Locations:
Upper Hudson River

Description:
This is a pilot study to investigate the feasibility of using the backscatter signals from an Acoustic Doppler Current Profile for obtaining suspended sediment levels and fluxes in the Upper Hudson River.

EI Unit:
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)

Cross Cutting Themes:
Water

Core Disciplines:
Earth Sciences

Collaborating Institutions:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Funding Agency:
Rensslaer Polytechnic Institute

Last Modified: 12-31-1969