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Hydraulic parameter: An assessment of variation in flow velocity and wetted parameter of observed tributaries of Otamiri River in Rivers state, Nigeria
Authors
Nwaturuogu Christian C
Abstract
The study assesses the
variation in flow velocity and wetted parameter of observed tributaries of
Otamiri rivers in Rivers state, Nigeria. Quasi-experimental (field survey)
research design was adopted for the study, as it involves observation on the
morphometry parameters of the tributaries of Otamiri river. Primary data were
collected through tape, ranging pole, float, and Stopwatch, while drainage maps
and topographic map become secondary sources of data. The sample frame for this
study is total length of all tributaries of Otamiri-river basin, in the study
area. The total length of the tributary streams is 320 kilometers, the data
were collected at interval 1 kilometre since total length is 320 kilometres,
then 320 divide by 1, therefore the sample frame is 320 Sampling Station.
Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used in testing the various conjectural
statements at 5% level of significance for acceptance or otherwise. Findings
revealed that, there is variation in the flow-velocity of the observed
tributaries of Otamiri river basin in the Southern Nigeria. Also, it was
revealed that there is variation in the wetted perimeter of the observed
tributaries of Otamiri river basin in the Southern Nigeria. From the findings,
the study deduced that there exist geomorphic and morphometric variations both
with the main trunk of the Otamiri river as well as the major tributaries.
Thus, the study recommends that periodic studies should be carried out in order
to monitor the geomorphic properties of the River dynamics.
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Pages:27-36
How to cite this article:
Nwaturuogu Christian C "Hydraulic parameter: An assessment of variation in flow velocity and wetted parameter of observed tributaries of Otamiri River in Rivers state, Nigeria". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 5, Issue 4, 2023, Pages 27-36
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