Navigation Methods

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001827

In hydrologic terms, there are three basic methods of providing and managing inland waterways -
1) Run-of-the-River: no provision of upstream storage;
2)
Slack-Water: locks and dams provide slack water or pools with adequate depth for the draft of heavy barges and area to prevent
excessive velocities;
3) Canalization: in lieu of a series of dams on the river a canal with locks adjoins the river.

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-MET-001827
Field	Meteorology and atmospheric science
References	NWS Glossary

Record as JSON

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  "term": "Navigation Methods",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "In hydrologic terms, there are three basic methods of providing and managing inland waterways -\n1) Run-of-the-River: no provision of upstream storage;\n2)\nSlack-Water: locks and dams provide slack water or pools with adequate depth for the draft of heavy barges and area to prevent\nexcessive velocities;\n3) Canalization: in lieu of a series of dams on the river a canal with locks adjoins the river.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/navigation-methods/"
}

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