Publication detail

Innovative and Cost‐Effective Approaches to the Measurement of Sediment Levels in Small Water Reservoirs

PASEKA, S.

Original Title

Innovative and Cost‐Effective Approaches to the Measurement of Sediment Levels in Small Water Reservoirs

Type

journal article in Web of Science

Language

English

Original Abstract

Sedimentation in small water reservoirs poses a critical challenge with significant environmental, economic, and social implications. To address this issue, this study will employ three measurement techniques—GNSS RTK Trimble R8s, Echolot HDS LIVE 7 with Active Imaging 3‐in‐1, and the Mivardi Carp Scout bait boat—to assess sediment levels in Žebětínský Pond in Brno, Czech Republic. The research reveals that each method offers distinct advantages and limitations. Through measurement and triangulated networks, the study creates a digital terrain model that facilitates the determination of reservoir volume and sediment levels. The comparison shows that the cost‐effective alternatives, Echolot HDS LIVE 7 and Mivardi Carp Scout, provide sufficiently accurate results. The evaluation shows that while the GNSS RTK Trimble R8s has the highest level of accuracy and is unique in its ability to measure both along the shoreline of the reservoir and the hard bottom, it comes with increased costs and logistical challenges. The Echolot HDS LIVE 7 and Mivardi Carp Scout offer efficient, cost‐effective solutions that are suitable for a quick estimate of sediment thickness. This research contributes to the use of reliable mathematical models and water management strategies, advocating for a pragmatic approach to the selection of methods based on the project characteristics. The study provides valuable insights into sediment measurement techniques, guiding future endeavors in reservoir management and environmental conservation. It is also used to easily indicate the loss of arable land in the catchment upstream of the reservoir.

Keywords

Cost-effective techniques; digital terrain model; Echolot HDS LIVE 7; GNSS RTK technology; Mivardi carp scout; sediment measurement 

Authors

PASEKA, S.

Released

22. 10. 2024

Publisher

WILEY

Location

ENGLAND

ISBN

1099-145X

Periodical

Land Degradation and Development

Year of study

2024

Number

10

State

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Pages count

11

URL

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ldr.5341

BibTex

@article{BUT189978,
  author="Stanislav {Paseka}",
  title="Innovative and Cost‐Effective Approaches to the Measurement of Sediment Levels in Small Water Reservoirs",
  journal="Land Degradation and Development",
  year="2024",
  volume="2024",
  number="10",
  pages="11",
  doi="10.1002/ldr.5341",
  issn="1099-145X",
  url="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ldr.5341"
}