Craig Jungers wrote: > But it is interesting that no one knows if anyone has studied this. I > figured you'd know for sure. :P Well, as I think I mentioned, the detailed, full-cycle long term data were gathered for selected narrows and used to develop the basic algorithm, which was then extended to other localities. Then what happened, pretty sure, was that the algorithm chosen was one selected for ease of use and accuracy at highest flows and slacks, at the sacrifice of detailed accuracy in the midrange of current. In short, they elected to cut and run, given the influence of other variables on the actual current at the surface. You probably know that fresh water inputs from other sources and stratification will result in differing currents at depth than occur at the surface. Of course, we care about the surface current. As to the possibility of a FUD thesis, you're not too past your prime for that, Craig -- go for it! -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Oct 28 2009 - 14:58:13 PDT
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