Introduction to River Systems

1. Introduction to River Systems Velocity and discharge Length and gradient Channel and floodplain development Drainage area Sediment yield

2. River Velocity

3. River Discharge Volume rate of water flow through a cross-sectional area Units of m 3 /s (cubic meters per second) or ft 3 /s (cubic feet per second or cfs )

4. River Gradient Longitudinal Profile: Cross-sectional Profiles:

5. Channel and Floodplain Development

6. Drainage Area

7. Sediment Yield Total sediment exported from a drainage basin to the continental margin Volume or weight of sediment per unit area of drainage basin