Navigation Study, Colorado Locks, Colorado River, Matagorda, Texas

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Abstract:

A 170 physical navigation model was built to replicate the Matagorda Locks, approximately one mile of the GIWW east of the locks, approximately one-half mile of the Colorado River north of the GIWW, approximately one-half mile of the Diversion Channel south of the GIWW, and the Bypass Channel connecting the GIWW with the old Colorado River Channel. This report describes plans evaluated with this model to improve navigation through the Colorado River-GIWW intersection and also the GIWW as it passes the opening to the Bypass Channel.

Author(s):
Mccollum, Randy
Author Organization(s):
ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS COASTAL AND HYDRAULICSLAB
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Original contains color plates: All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white.
Pagination:
0158

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ERDC/CHL-TR-00-26
Monitor Series:
USAED/GAL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SCALE MODELS, *STREAMFLOW ANALYSIS, *LOCKS(WATERWAYS), DREDGING, CHANNELS(WATERWAYS), TEXAS, COLORADO RIVER, MARINE NAVIGATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Hydrology, Limnology and Potamology
Keyword(s):
*MATAGORDA LOCKS, BYPASS CHANNELS, GIWW(GULF INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY)
Report Date:
2000 Nov 01
Creation Date:
2001 Feb 28