The free meanders asymmetry (the Vychegda and Chulym rivers as an example)

Abstract

The formation of plane asymmetry of free meanders of Vychegda and Chulyma river channels is under consideration. The criteria of asymmetry's evaluation are worked out, the shape of meanders and water content of the river taking into account. The classification of meanders by the degree of its asymmetry is suggested.