Welcome to the home pages for the Lake Sedimentation Project! The purpose of the Lake Sedimentation Project is to develop geophysical, analytical, and modeling techniques to assess reservoir sedimentation and water yield. Project researchers are using advanced new technologies to build and validate methods and models that will enable reservoir managers to better assess sedimentation in lakes and reservoirs. The researchers are currently working with other hydrologists, engineers, and scientists to cover many physical aspects of lake sedimentation. Components of the project include watershed hydrology upstream from the reservoirs, the development of field geophysical techniques, physical monitoring, and development of simulation models.

The research team is headed by co-investigators Dr. John Dunbar and Dr. Peter Allen, who have recieved a State of Texas technology development grant to develop the systems needed for the project. Dr. Dunbar serves as the geophysics focal point, developing techniques, software, and methodologies for geophysical data acquisition and interpretation. Dr. Allen is the physical hydrology focal point, taking on the responsibilities of assessing and interpreting the physical processes controling reservoir sedimentation. They lead a team of researchers working on watershed hydrology and modeling, as well as a comprehensive sediment sampling and laboratory analysis program.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the researchers:
John Dunbar at John_Dunbar@baylor.edu
Peter Allen at Peter_Allen@baylor.edu

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