Stream flow and concentration relationships
Summary
This exercise uses field monitoring (stream flow and electric conductivity) and laboratory analytical results (major solute concentrations) to explore the stream flow generation function and relationships between stream discharge and solute concentrations. The stduents will use real dataset collected from a volcanic tropical island in the Caribbeans and understand the processes and controls in watershed processes.
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Learning Goals
parameter characterization and curve fitting with various discharge-concentration relationships proposed in research literature; students will utilize Matlab to process large number of data points, curve-fitting for parameters, and explore the physical meaning of the fitted parameters; students will also learn how to visualize data for watershed science and hydrology.
yes, critical thinking (why different elements behavior differently), computation and data analysis with real time and large data set, synthesis of ideas and model development for various D-C relationships.
yes, critical thinking (why different elements behavior differently), computation and data analysis with real time and large data set, synthesis of ideas and model development for various D-C relationships.
Context for Use
Upper UG level or graduate level students; small size class;
Class room activity for a problem set; may need two class periods (1.5 hours in each);
read data file to extract data; curve fitting; data visualization;
General knowledge on hydrology and water chemistry;
Class room activity for a problem set; may need two class periods (1.5 hours in each);
read data file to extract data; curve fitting; data visualization;
General knowledge on hydrology and water chemistry;
Description and Teaching Materials
this is an idea for me to develop an activity for this workshop. more materials will be developed and uploaded prior the workshop.