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Shields number

Scope: hydrology
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 2

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Definition

A dimensionless ratio quantifying stream competence or a stream flow's capacity to mobilize bed particles of a given size

Related Terms (1)

τ*

Publications (2)

article

Hydraulic and geomorphic effects on mayfly drift in high-gradient streams at moderate discharges

2008Ecohydrologyframework
article

Hydraulic and geomorphic effects on mayfly drift in high-gradient streams at moderate discharges

2008Ecohydrologymeasured

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