To investigate downstream changes in channel characteristics on the River Tillingbourne
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To investigate downstream changes in channel characteristics on
the River Tillingbourne
Bradshaw Model
Is used to explain how the river course and
characteristics change as it moves from source
to mouth. As a river progresses downstream
its channel characteristics and morphology
change, with velocity and hydraulic radius
increasing but gradient decreasing
River Tillingbourne
19 km long
ABINGER HAMMER -
6km from source
CROSSWAYS FARM -
4.3km from source
SHERE CHURCH
Source is Wotton Common
- 286m above sea level
Located in Surrey
Low level river
it was suitable
Easily accessible sites meant we were
safely able to collect data
The scale of the river is effective as our sample sites
weren't too far away from each other, meant sampling
different areas was possible
The depth of the river wasn't too high so we
were able to enter the river ourselves and
collect data
Drainage Basin Size 57km2
Hazards and Risks
Step one
The recognition of potential hazards and
these were compiled into a list
Step two
The chance of the occurrence of these risks was analyzed and
each risk was given a level of 1-10 according to how likely this
hazard was to occur.
Step three
The impact and severity of the risk was taken into
account and given a level of 1-10 depending on how
severe the risk would potentially be if it occurred. These
two levels were then multiplied and the list was
prioritised accordingly.
Water-borne
Diseases : Weils
disease
HIGH
RISK
Not eating and drinking near theriver, washing hands
after contact with river and wearing gloves in order to
minimise contact with water.
Drowning
Avoiding deep water and anything
that could cause slippage - moss
covered rock
Methods used
Width - Measuring Tape
Depth - Meter Ruler
Velocity - Hydroprop
Improvements
Go at different time of year when
precipitation levels are lower than in
November
Sample more places and a greater
number of time to get more
representative data
Unable to do originally due to
time restraints and private
land
Collect primary data instead of relying on some
secondary data - ensures method is done correctly
and the same everywhere as well as up-to-date
research