Hydraulic simulations for regional fish modeling
Graduation Date
2006
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Other
Program
Thesis (M.S.)--Humboldt State University, Environmental Systems, Mathematical Modeling, 2006
Committee Chair Name
Roland H. Lamberson
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Individual based modeling, Hydraulic simulations, Mathematical modeling, Humboldt State University -- Theses -- Mathematical Modeling
Abstract
This thesis addresses a significant problem in modeling aquatic ecosystems by developing methods to use available regional data to produce site-specific input for fish models and minimize field data requirements for modeling. The stream channel synthesis and hydraulic simulation methods include creating habitat type sequences and channel shapes, identifying calibration flows, calibrating HEC-RAS, and producing depth and velocity rating curves for each cell. We then conduct experiments using an individual based model (inStream) to simulate trout populations in virtual stream channels throughout a watershed
Recommended Citation
Parrish, Mark A.|Butcher, "Hydraulic simulations for regional fish modeling" (2006). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 1606.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/1606
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/r207tr74b