Channel morphology of plain rivers of the Altai Territory

Abstract

To study channel morphology of freely meandering rivers on the plains of the Altai Territory a modified technique has been applied, which involved determination of prevailing radii of meander curvature within hydrologically uniform segments of channel. It appeared that the prevailing radius values change systematically along the river and depend on regional conditions, primarily on the river discharge and drainage basin configuration. Those conditions influence also relationship between meander parameters.