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THE HYDRAULIC GEOMETRY OF A SHALLOW ESTUARY |
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| Authors: | W B LANGBEIN |
| Institution: | U. S. Geological Survey |
| Abstract: | Synopsis An analogy with entropy production in steady-state systems leads to a statement that the geometry of natural waterways is governed by two opposing influences: a) equal work per unit of area of bed, and b) minimum work done in the system as a whole. The resulting calculations applied to shallow, estuaries are verified by field measurements. |
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