Exploring potential spatial-temporal links between fluvial geomorphology and nutrient-periphyton dynamics in streams using simulation models

Auteurs :
DOYLE, M.W.
STANLEY, E.H.

Description :
Using a nutrient retention and periphyton growth model coupled to a dynamic geomorphic template, the AA. explore the potential role of channel shape, slope, and sediment texture on downstream nutrient retention, and attempt to determine if physical changes alone can drive or influence changes in nutrient-periphyton dynamics. The overall model results suggest there is a strong potential control of both nutrient retention and periphyton biomass by channel morphology.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Annals of the Association of American Geographers, issn : 0004-5608, 2006, vol. 96, n°. 4, p. 687-698, nombre de pages : 12, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 59 ref.

Date :
2006

Editeur :
Pays édition : Etats-Unis, Washington, DC, Association of American Geographers