Prediction of Traveltime and Longitudinal Dispersion in Rivers and Streams

The possibility of a contaminant being accidentally or intentionally spilled upstream from a water supply is a constant concern to those diverting & using water from streams & rivers. A method of rapidly estimating traveltime or dispersion is needed for pollution control or warning systems on streams where data are limited. Discusses the theory of movement & dispersion of dissolved pollutants. Contains a summary of the methods used to collect time-of-travel info. Methods are recommended for estimating the rate of movement & attenuation of conservative pollutants based on an analysis of the data. The application of these results is illustrated by the use of 3 examples.Jobson, Harvey E. is the author of 'Prediction of Traveltime and Longitudinal Dispersion in Rivers and Streams' with ISBN 9780756708580 and ISBN 0756708583.